18 Mar 2023
Truck Driver, Long Haul
- KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM – Posted by ggill
- Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Job ID : 92938
- Category : Transportation
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $26 Hourly
- Anticipated Start Date : 2023-03-18
- Posting Date : 18 Mar 2023
- Expiry Date : 17 Apr 2023

Description
Vacancies: 2 Vacancies
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Will train
Work setting: Remote location, Various locations
Responsibilities:
Tasks
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials:
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Experience and specialization:
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience:
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience:
- International, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial
Additional information:
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
How to Apply
By email:
karnalfreightsystems@gmail.com
By mail:
35 Bloom Lane suite 207, Bedford, NS, B4B 2E6
How-to-apply instructions:
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Proof of the requested certifications
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
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