Package Car Driver – UPS – Dartmouth, NS
Location: Nova Scotia | Company: UPS
UPS, one of the world’s leading logistics companies and a Fortune Global 500 organization, is looking for a Package Car Driver to join their team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. If you enjoy being on the move, working independently, and taking pride in delivering results — literally — this could be a solid fit.
Day to day, you’ll be out on the road delivering and picking up packages from residential and commercial addresses across the Dartmouth area. It’s a role that keeps you active, with a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule starting at 9AM.
About the Role: Package Car Driver
As a Package Car Driver at UPS, your primary responsibility is ensuring packages reach their destinations safely and on time. You’ll be operating a UPS delivery vehicle throughout assigned routes, handling packages that can weigh up to 70 lbs., and interacting with customers along the way. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced position that requires stamina, focus, and reliability every shift.
Safe driving is at the core of this role. You’ll be trained on and expected to consistently apply UPS safe driving methods, maintain a professional appearance in line with company guidelines, and represent UPS with professionalism at every stop. Teamwork, punctuality, and customer dedication are all qualities that matter here.
Benefits and Salary
UPS offers competitive wages for this position, with a starting pay of $20 per hour. You’ll be stepping into a role with a well-established global company that values its drivers and the work they do. The position also offers the opportunity to grow within a diverse and equal opportunity workplace that accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Full-Time
🏢 Company: UPS
📍 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
⏱️ Schedule: Monday to Friday, starting at 9AM
💰 Pay: Starting at $20/hour
Responsibilities
Working as a Package Car Driver means every day is a mix of driving, customer interaction, and physical handling of parcels. These responsibilities are essential to keeping UPS’s delivery network running smoothly and ensuring customers receive their packages on time.
- Deliver and pick up packages from residential and commercial properties across assigned routes
- Practice safe driving methods as taught through UPS training programs
- Lift, lower, and carry packages weighing up to 70 lbs./32 kgs. throughout each shift
- Maintain professional appearance in compliance with UPS appearance guidelines
- Provide excellent customer service through efficiency and dedication at every stop
- Operate a vehicle in accordance with local age and operations requirements
- Work five days per week in a physically active, fast-paced environment
Requirements / Skills
UPS is looking for someone who brings both reliability and physical readiness to this role. The ideal candidate is comfortable behind the wheel, capable of handling demanding physical work, and committed to representing UPS professionally with every customer interaction.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./32 kgs. consistently throughout the workday
- Valid driver’s licence with the ability to meet local age and operations requirements to operate a UPS vehicle
- Excellent driving skills and a strong focus on safe transportation practices
- Strong customer contact skills and a professional, courteous demeanour
- Availability to work Monday through Friday, five days per week
- Compliance with UPS appearance guidelines at all times while on duty
How to Apply
To apply for this Package Car Driver position with UPS in Dartmouth, use the official application link below. Make sure your resume is current and reflects any relevant driving or delivery experience before submitting.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
Quick Summary & What to Highlight: This Package Car Driver role at UPS in Dartmouth is perfect for candidates who excel in safe driving, physical endurance, and customer service. On your resume, emphasize any experience with delivery driving, route management, or logistics, your attention to safety, and your ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you’ve previously worked in courier, transportation, or warehousing, make sure to highlight specific achievements and responsibilities that align with this position.
Resume & Application Tips: Before applying, tailor your resume to match the job description. Include keywords like package delivery, safe driving, and customer contact that appear in the posting. Quantify your achievements where possible (e.g., “completed 80+ deliveries per day with zero incidents” or “maintained a clean driving record for 5 years”). Write a brief cover letter expressing your genuine interest in UPS and why you’re excited about this opportunity in Dartmouth. Double-check your application for spelling errors and ensure your contact information is current.
Interview Preparation: If selected for an interview, research UPS‘s values, service offerings, and company culture beforehand. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to demonstrate your driving safety record and customer service skills. Common questions may include scenarios about handling tight delivery windows, dealing with difficult customers, or managing physical fatigue. Dress appropriately for a logistics and transportation environment, arrive 10-15 minutes early, and bring copies of your resume. Prepare thoughtful questions about the role, route structure, and growth opportunities. After the interview, send a thank-you email within 24 hours reiterating your interest in the position.