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Long haul truck driver

KARNAL FREIGHT SYSTEM
Bedford, NS
Posted 8 days ago
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$29.00 / hour
Full-time
Experienced

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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.

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