Driver I - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services has an employment opportunity for a Temporary-Full Time Driver I from date of hire until April 26, 2026. The position will likely evolve into a regular full-time position. This position is responsible for the movement and delivery of medical supplies to various sites within the Edmonton area using a 5 Ton truck as well as performing other Driver 1 related functions when directed.

Description:

As a Driver I, you will transport a range of products including, but not limited to, mail, packages, medical supplies, equipment, food and linen, in accordance with AHS standards, regulations and policies. Working independently, you must adhere to scheduled routes, as well as ad hoc requests, in a safe and courteous manner. You will be expected to perform a series of routine duties such as logging mileage, cleaning vehicles, performing pre and post vehicle inspections and reporting defects and malfunctions to management.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence. Completion of valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate.

Note: Physical demands include shift work, amounts of standing, walking, sitting and climbing during workday; bends, stoops, reaches for and carries material. Must do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, of pallets and palletized loads and drive/work in seasonal temperatures and weather conditions. Valid Class 5 Alberta provincial driver license with a clear driver abstract, not older than 30 days; Must be able to work shift; Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and make simple mathematical calculations; Must demonstrate a courteous and cooperative attitude when dealing with customers, other AHS staff, and members of the public; Must be mature, stable and able to work within established routines; Must be prepared to submit to a driver assessment check ride.

Recent driving and delivery experience. Knowledge of, and able to use Material Handling Equipment (forklift, motorized pallet jack, hydraulic lift) desirable. Knowledge of Hours of Service rules and National Safety code for drivers. Basic computer skills are needed to use Hours of Service software on a tablet.