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Join Our Team as a Long Haul Truck Driver!
Company: KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM
Location: Bedford, NS
Salary: $29.00 hourly
Job Category: Transportation
About the Job
Are you ready to hit the open road and embark on an exciting career as a Long Haul Truck Driver? At KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM, we are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about transportation and committed to delivering exceptional service. This is a permanent position with the opportunity to work 40 to 60 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Address customers' complaints or concerns with professionalism.
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
- Utilize mountain driving expertise to navigate challenging terrains.
- Arrange travel itineraries and make necessary reservations.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
- Obtain special permits and documents for international routes.
- Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
- Maintain the condition of the vehicle and perform preventive maintenance.
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
- Transport and handle dangerous goods with care.
Requirements
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience is an asset or equivalent experience
- Driver's License: Class 1 or A
Work Setting
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate (relocation costs covered by employer)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation required
- Valid driver's license
- Willing to travel cross-border and internationally
- Willing to travel for extended periods and overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)
- Physically demanding tasks
- Repetitive tasks and sitting for long periods
- Overtime may be required
Personal Suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Flexibility and good judgment
- Organized, reliable, and a team player
- Hardworking and patient
Additional Benefits
- Learning and training paid by the employer
Screening Questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have the required certifications?
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team at KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM, we encourage you to apply!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.