Driver - Donation Pickups - Peterborough, Canada - Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Driver - Donation Pickups

Job Title:
Driver - Donation Pickups (Donation Ambassador)

Reports To:
Procurement Manager

Location:300 Milroy Dr., Peterborough, Ontario

Salary:
$18-21 (per hour)

Status:
Full Time, Permanent,

"Build" Your Future With Us
Do you love working with people and have a valid driver's license?

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is looking for 2 full-time truck drivers - we call them Donation Ambassadors.

In this role, together with a colleague, you will drive the Habitat truck to pick up donations for the Habitat ReStores from homes, stores, offices, etc.

As the first in-person connection between the ReStores and our donors, you are the face of Habitat PKR in the community.

As such, your manner conveys professionalism, friendliness, and appreciation for our donors. You will screen donated goods for suitability and decline product tactfully, preserving the goodwill of the donor. You will also deliver customer purchases to homes, offices, etc. and assist with unloading, sorting, and transporting items to Habitat ReStores in Peterborough and Lindsay.

If you're looking for a role with the opportunity for high impact, then this is the place for you

The Opportunity

Day shift
40 hours per week, 8hour shifts
Monday to Friday (weekend availability)
Drive to pick up donations, according to a predetermined route (i.e., homes, stores, corporate offices, etc.) and dropoffs to sites (i.e., ReStore locations, customer homes).
Operate the truck in a safe/responsible manner, adhering to legal driving standards/laws
Ensure truck is maintained, functioning safely, and kept in a clean condition
Deliver exceptional customer service to donors, customers, volunteers, stakeholders, etc.
Screen donated goods for suitability and decline unsuitable product tactfully, preserving the goodwill of the donor
Adhere to pickup and delivery schedules, providing input for routing and vehicle capacity
Represent Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region as a Donation

Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles

Why Join Us?

Great work hours (
day shifts)
2 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, paid personal days
Generous benefits coverage plan (including dental, vision care, and extended health care)
Life insurance
RRSP matching eligibility
Corporate gym membership rates
Growth and development opportunities
A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

What You Bring

1 year or more experience driving a 16ft truck or similar vehicle
Letter of driving experience from previous employer (for insurance purposes)
Must be 25 years or above in age (for insurance purposes)
Valid class G driver's license and clean driver's abstract are required
Exceptional customer service experience with the ability to deal with the public
Friendly, approachable, and helpful demeanor, with the ability to communicate well with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and walk, stand, sit, stair climb, and travel on a regular basis
Competency in the assessment of condition for the resale of furniture, appliances, home improvement materials, building materials, etc.
Safety shoes required: CSA approved safety footwear to be always worn
Works well as part of a team and in a selfdirected capacity
Neat and clean in appearance
A good ambassador of the Habitat PKR program
Trustworthy, punctual, and has a good attendance record
Acceptable Police Records Check and must be fully vaccinated
Ability to work a flexible (day shift) schedule, including Saturday shifts

To Apply
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha
Region, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$18.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Application question(s):
- are you able to lift up to 50 lbs (assisted)?
- do you have a clear driving abstract?
- for insurance purposes, are you age 25 or older?

Licence/Certification: