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Pictou, Canada King Freight Lines Limited Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 yearsWork setting
  • Various locationsTasks
  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Transport and handle dangerous goodsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • AZ class license
  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
  • First Aid CertificateDocumentation knowledge
  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reportsType of trucking and equipment
  • Tractor-trailerCommunication systems experience
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)Transportation/travel experience
  • International
  • Long-haulSecurity and safety
  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug testTransportation/travel information
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnightWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • SittingOwn tools/equipment
  • Cellular phone
  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest
  • GlovesPersonal suitability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team playerScreening questions
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Workplace information
  • On the road jobHealth benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefitsFinancial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance