Driver - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Schedule
Monday to Friday 40 Hours/Week

Education Level
High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid and unrestricted Ontario Class G-license is required. Forklift training required.

Career Level
3 months of related experience.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Driver is responsible for courier duties for the efficient delivery of goods throughout the University campus and adjacent areas.

Representative Accountabilities:

Primary Accountabilities_**:
Pick up, transport, and drop off cargo and goods to and from various locations on campus and within the surrounding areas.
Operate University vehicles and equipment in accordance with prescribed University safety regulations and policy.
Safely load, unload, and move materials manually to and from trucks.
Complete minor disassembling of goods or obstacles in pathways in the transportation of goods.
Operate forklift, pump carts and dollies in a safe manner.
Maintain accurate records and logs of cargo transported and truck maintenance.
Pick up and empty waste, filters and old material and dispose of in the appropriate locations.
Maintain loading dock cleanliness.
Update and maintain records.
General Accountabilities_:
Operate within established security and safety regulations.
Communicate with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff and visitors in an appropriate and effective manner.
In a position of trust, perform job assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

Effort:

Required to lift and carry equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).
Required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Required to work in awkward positions.

Working Conditions:

Work is conducted in University owned and operated buildings and surrounding grounds.
Work may be conducted in an outdoor setting with exposure to inclement weather, dust and dirt.
Required to work independently, in teams, alone and/or in isolated work environments.
Exposure to loud noise and vibration from machinery and tools.
Required to safely handle prepackaged boxes of hazardous materials.
Required to operate a motor vehicle, golf cart and/or forklift for transportation on campus.
Required to wear personal protective equipment.

Supervision:

May be required to be a daytoday resource on work procedures to students and casual staff.

How To Apply

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at ext. 222-HR , or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Policy Statement

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors.

The University's Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the "Vaccination Policy"), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground.

While the Policy will be currently paused, this Policy may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction.

As a result, failure to achieve and maintain fully vaccinated status or an approved human rights-based exemption may result in termination of employment.

This is a term and condition of employment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.