Job Details

For more information about the position and to apply, please send your resume to team@novaxpress.ca

Job Description

Employer Details
NovaXpress Courier Services

Location
100 Joseph Zatzman Drive suite 1Dartmouth, NSB3B 1N8

Work location
On site

Salary
$25.00 hourly / 40.00 to 60.00 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
Air Brakes Endorsement, AZ class license, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization
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
Dry bulk, Flatbed, Tractor-trailer

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

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Please do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. We will not respond to your application.

How to apply
By email - team@novaxpress.ca