Truck Driver - Sidney, Canada - Beacon Community Services

Beacon Community Services

Verified Company

Sidney, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Thrift

Days/Hours of work:
variable

Status:
Full time, part time and casual available

ABOUT POSITION:

Reporting to the Thrift on Fourth Manager, the Truck Driver will be responsible to provide courteous pick-up and delivery service to donors, customers and Thrift Stores.

Working closely with the Trucking Assistant and a supportive team you will assist in the efficient and effective reclamation, processing and/or distribution of goods and donations.

The Truck Driver will exercise safe and careful driving at all times along with safe handling/lifting procedures while adhering to commercial vehicle operator's registration requirements and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transport items including furniture between Thrift stores and perform pickups and deliveries for Thrift on Fourth
Provide courteous daily dropoff and pickup service as assigned
Ability to drive a 5ton truck safely and competently.
Ensure that proper footwear is worn: steeltoed shoes and safety vest
Responsible for daily inspection of vehicle, completion of logbook, and report any concerns and observations to the Manager
Assist the Depot when not driving with garbage hauling, cardboard breakdown, sorting items, accepting incoming donations, transporting items as needed between Thrift stores.
Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting guests in a courteous manner when guests are dropping off donations at the depot

QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver's license Class 5 with clean driver's abstract
Experience in the safe operation of driving a 5 tonne truck
Experience working with delivery tools such as dollies and safe lifting techniques
Physically fit with the ability to lift 100 pounds
WHMIS Certification provided on site
First Aid Certification an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience in a customer service environment
Familiarity with the operations of a Thrift Shop
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with members of the multidisciplinary team, volunteers, customers and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the general public, coworkers and volunteers
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Promote a positive team environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely on is critical to us.

Accordingly: