Full Time Class 5 Truck Driver Night Shift

National Diabetes Trust; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Health & dental

Life insurance

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Discounts

Job summary

National Diabetes Trust seeks a Garbage Run Driver in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This full-time role features an overnight shift, a starting hourly wage of $19 and a $1,500 signing bonus. You will operate a 16‑foot straight truck, collection routes, and delivery to drop-off sites while representing the charity with professionalism.

You must have a valid Class 5 license, strong map-reading and customer service skills, and the ability to work safely and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience.
• Must have Full Class 5 and/or G license or higher.
• Minimum 5 years actual driving experience; 2 years with professional training.
• Clean driver abstract < 21 days old; no violations or accidents in 3 years.
• Ability to read maps and map routes for efficient pickup.
• Strong English language skills and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive established routes to collect garbage from donation bins.
• Deliver items to the waste drop-off site.
• Complete daily logs and hours-of-service paperwork.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain safety and compliance with laws.

Skills

Map reading

Physical strength

Public relations

Customer service

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join us and receive $1500 signing bonus!

Hourly Wage: 19

Full Time - 40 hours/week, Overnight Shift

Our Organization

The National Diabetes Trust is Canada's largest charitable clothing and small household good collection service. With more than 5,000 donations bins and an active home pick-up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted gently used clothing and household items, using them to raise much-needed funds for Diabetes Canada.

Each year, the program diverts more than 100 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfill sites across Canada. As an employee on the National Diabetes Trust team, you are part of our national coverage in 2,500 communities, with 28 operations and 100 trucks. Join a team that is making a difference raising money for life altering charitable programs, all while helping the environment.

What We Offer

• Monthly bonus for Top Drivers program
• Group Health & Dental plan after 1-month waiting period
• Life Insurance, AD&D & LTD (100% Employer-paid)
• Registered Pension Plan (100% Employer-paid) once eligibility criteria are met
• RRSP with company matching component available
• Corporate discounts through Perkopolis, Value Village and GoodLife Fitness

About The Garbage Run Driver Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will drive established routes to collect garbage dumped outside our designated charity donations bins and deliver these items to the waste drop-off site.

Highlights Of The Role Include

• To understand and promote the mission of the National Diabetes Trust to the general public and to all volunteers
• Has a thorough knowledge of the organization goals and objectives, services, programs, and organizational structure at all levels
• Always operate vehicles in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and in a safe and responsible manner
• Conduct 'pre' and 'post' trip inspections
• Complete and submit the appropriate paperwork daily
• Complete the Hours-of-Service Logs and associated paperwork and submit daily
• Always carry, proof of valid driver’s license, valid plate permit registration, a copy of the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration/National Safety Code Registration documentation and the associated vehicle inspection and Hours of Service documentation
• Check in with dispatch at beginning, mid-day, and end of scheduled route
• Provide an appropriate message card to each donor
• Complete and properly log all assigned pick ups
• Unload merchandise as instructed
• Return all equipment to the office at the end of each day
• Report route discrepancies with the dispatch
• Ensure that only authorized personnel ride inside the truck
• Participate in all required driving related NDT education, initiatives, directives, and procedures
• Additional duties as required ensuring the effective function of Operations

About You

• Grade 12 Education or equivalent experience
• Ability to read maps
• Ability to handle 10-50 lbs. loads
• Ability to drive a 3-Ton (16 foot) straight truck
• Strong organizational skills, ability to map routes for efficient pickup
• Ability to project a positive business-like image to the public
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide calm assistance to upset clients
• Ability to maintain public relations type attitude even during stressful situations
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
• Good command of the English language
• Superior customer service skills
• Must have Full Class 5 and / or G license or higher, passenger car or light truck
• Must have a minimum of 5 years actual driving experience at the above level. 2 years if the driver has received professional commercial vehicle training
• Must have a clean driver abstract, less than 21 days old, with no violations or accidents within the last 3 years

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

At National Diabetes Trust, we are guided by our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. We believe in the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We are committed to bringing people together in a respectful, inclusive and supportive environment, no matter their age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation, or where they live. In July of 2020, we signed the BlackNorth Initiative CEO pledge and will hold ourselves accountable in meeting those commitments.

Hiring Process Disclosure: This posting is for an existing vacancy. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. We do not use AI in the recruitment process. We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.