Truck Driver/Labourer

  • Responsible truck driver required to pick up donations from door to door, empty our bins, pickup at our partners and delivery of donation to our stores, warehouse and trailers.
  • You will represent our company in a professional and cost-effective manner to increase
  • our profitability and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain a respectable and courteous rapport with donors and partners.
  • Driver will pick up a wide variety of items from different addresses and through different routes.
  • Follow routes and time schedules.
  • Perform trailer transfers.
  • Load, unload goods to warehouse, trucks, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle.
  • Communication with donors on a daily basis.
  • Complete daily maintenance checks on delivery van and notify manager of any issues (low tire pressure, tire wear, dents, etc.) and report any abnormalities.
  • Drive in inclement weather.
  • Deliver goods to specific locations determined by manager.
  • Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each shift.
  • Refuel vehicle as needed.
  • Follow rules and regulations of the road at all times.
  • Follow all company and state enforced safety requirements for loading and unloading.
  • Effective communication, customer service and organizational skills.
  • Self-starter with ability to work both independently and with other staff.
  • Physical ability to complete work, even during extremely hot or cold weather.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

This position is unionized.

Pay: $24.09 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP match

Application question(s):

  • Will you be able to provide a letter of experience upon request?

Experience:

  • Heavy Commercial (Truck) Driving: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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