Truck Driver

October 18 2024
Expected expiry date: October 25 2024
Industries Non-profit organisation - NPO
Categories Transportation, Logistic
Kelowna, BC • Full time

Description

The Driver provides pick-up and delivery services to donors, clients & customers by exercising safe and careful driving and material handling procedures. Probation period: 3 months.

Hours:

  • Monday -Thursday- Friday - 8:30 am-5:00 pm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures the safe and careful handling of all deliveries, donations, kettle & other funds while protecting property, including donations & vehicles
  • Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle and bailer, & records of such
  • Provides customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service
  • Maintains knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts
  • Performs circle checks of trucks and maintains truck logs
  • Loads and unloads goods at the warehouse, destinations, and other storage facilities
  • Operates bailer efficiently and safely as part of the textile recycling program
  • Coordinates and oversees pick-ups of recyclable goods
  • Supports warehouse team by participating in receiving, processing and production of donated goods
  • Hosts and supports volunteers
  • Participates in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse
  • Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.
  • *NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Some retail experience an asset but not necessary

The successful applicant will hold/have:

  • Valid BC class "5" license with appropriate certification
  • Fork Lift Certification
  • First Aid Certificate
  • WHMIS Certificate
  • Proof of clean driving record
  • RCMP Background Check
  • Clearance from the National Abuse Registry
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

Precautionary Measures:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

  • Universal Precautions
  • Hepatitis B Shot
  • Wear safety shoes
  • Wear gloves

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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