delivery driver

YIC Transport Inc.; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Nova Scotia is hiring a Delivery Driver responsible for operating vehicles to deliver items, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining records of deliveries. Candidates should hold a Class 5 license and have completed secondary education. This permanent position offers a structured workweek of 35 hours.

Benefits

Mentorship programs for newcomers and refugees

Networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous workers

Qualifications

• Ability to handle weights up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans, and light trucks for delivery.
• Provide professionalism in customer service.
• Keep records of items received and delivered.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips.

Skills

Organized

Punctual

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Class 5 / 5F / G Licence

Job description

Overview

Position describes duties of operating and delivering items, providing customer service, and supporting logistics activities. The description includes required licenses, weight handling, experience preference, and work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Provide professionalism in customer service
• Accept payment or invoices for items delivered
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Assemble, install and set-up merchandise / products
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages for delivery
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Class 5 / 5F / G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Experience: Experience is an asset
• Personal suitability: Organized; Punctual

Other Benefits

• Other benefits

Support Programs

• Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Work Information

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 35 hours per week