Vacancies: 10 vacancies

Job type: Full-time, 40 to 50 hours/week

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: Will train

Work setting: Remote location, Various locations

Responsibilities:

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/ Licences: 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, Flatbed, 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: Cellular phone, Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Employment groups: This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth

Benefits: Learning/training paid by employer

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?

How to apply

By email
hiring@kfreights.com
By mail
3777 NS-4, Central West River, NS, B0K 1P0

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