Job Driver in Dartmouth

Since its establishment in 1960, Purolator has become Canada’s leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Our team operates under a strong set of corporate values that guide us in all we do for our employees. Purolator is an employer committed to offering our employees rewarding work with opportunities for collaboration and career development. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes a Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits Package and Pension Plan, an Employee Family Assistance Program, Employee Shared Ownership Program and Employee Discounts.

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Job Details:
Linehaul Driver

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Working Hours: 45 hours per week

Employment Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for transporting customer freight in an effective and efficient manner
• Complete deliveries and pick-ups in both urban and rural locations as assigned
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Manual usage and handling of pump truck
• Tail gate experience an asset
• Work various hours (morning, afternoon or overnight) as required
• Ability to solve problems as they arise while on road
• Build positive relationships with both our internal and external customers (dispatch, colleagues , managers)
• Comply with all Corporate Policies and Procedures
• Work in a safe manner at all times
• Maintain punctual attendance
• Shunt Duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License: Class (enter proper provincial license, IE Class AZ or Class 1)
• Clean Driving Abstract (please upload a current driver's abstract with your resume)
• Must successfully pass written & road test(s)
• Must successfully pass Defensive Driving course
• Must successfully pass Courier Methods training course
• Ability to read maps; Good sense of geographical direction
• Must be able to handle LTL freight and skids
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 70 lbs.
• Successfully complete a criminal record check and employment verification to qualify
• Obtain a clear Police Clearance Certificate when required

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem solving
• Proper scan and load techniques
• Exemplifies and consistently demonstrates our core competencies of customer focus, communication, collaboration, trust and self-development