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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.