Truck Driver Needed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – NovaXpress Courier Services Full Time

Location
100 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Suite 1, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1N8

Work location
On site

Salary
$25.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week

Terms of employment
Permanent employment, Full time, Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime available

Starts
As soon as possible

Benefits
Health benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies
6 vacancies

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities and Tasks
– 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
– Address customers’ complaints or concerns
– Professionalism in customer service
– Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
– Load and unload goods
– 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
– 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
– AZ class license
– Air Brakes Endorsement
– Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization and Documentation knowledge
– Accident or incident reports
– Bill of lading
– Driver logbook
– Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
– Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer (Dry bulk and Flatbed)

Transportation/travel experience
– Local
– Long-haul
– National
– Provincial/territorial
– Regional
– Short-haul

Work conditions and physical capabilities
– Attention to detail
– Handling heavy loads
– Physically demanding
– Repetitive tasks
– Sitting

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
– Hard hat
– Steel-toed safety boots
– Gloves

Personal suitability
– Efficient interpersonal skills
– Excellent oral communication
– Flexibility
– Organized
– Reliability
– Team player
– Hardworking

Benefits
Health benefits (Dental plan / Health care plan / Vision care benefits)

Other benefits
Free parking available, Parking available

How to apply
By email – [email protected]

What you must include in your application:
Answers to the following screening questions:
1. Are you authorized to work in Canada?
2. Are you available for shift or on-call work?
3. Are you willing to relocate for this position?
4. Do you have experience working in this field?
5. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
6. Do you live near the job location?
7. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required later in the hiring process:
– Letter of recommendation
– References attesting experience
– Proof of the requested certifications