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Join Our Team as a Truck Driver at NovaXpress Courier Services!

Are you an experienced truck driver looking for a rewarding opportunity with a dynamic company? NovaXpress Courier Services is excited to announce an opening for a Truck Driver in Dartmouth, NS. If you are passionate about transportation and committed to providing exceptional service, we want to hear from you!

About the Job

As a Truck Driver at NovaXpress, you will play a crucial role in our operations, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of goods. This is a permanent position with a work schedule of 40 to 50 hours per week. You will be responsible for planning routes, addressing customer concerns, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using GPS and other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Address customer complaints or concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
• Arrange travel itineraries and make necessary reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle conditions, including tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and ensure the safety and security of cargo.

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Driver's License: Class 1 or A

Work Setting

• Various locations

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting for extended periods

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility and judgment
• Organized and reliable
• Team player with a hardworking attitude

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Compensation

Salary: $24.00 hourly

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values its employees, apply today to become a part of the NovaXpress family!

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

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.