Hiker - Part-Time Truck Driver - Short Distances

Penske; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Penske is seeking a part-time on-call truck driver at our Ottawa location. The role involves delivering and returning vehicles to Penske locations and customers, with potential assistance to the service department for parts and equipment delivery.

The position offers up to 25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Candidates must have 2+ years of driving experience and a valid Class D license with air brake certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of verifiable driving experience.
• 2+ years of a clean driving record.
• Current driver's license class D with air brake certification.
• Ability to read and write in English (French) and follow written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required.

Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of Penske location or customer locations
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Verifiable driving experience

Read/write in English (French)

Customer service skills

Independent worker

Education

Driver's license class D with air brake certification

Job description

Location: 2323 Stevenage Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 3W1

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Flexible)

Salary: 22$-24$

Position Summary

A Penske Truck Driver is responsible for delivering and returning vehicles to Penske locations and Penske customers. Position may include assistance to the service department to deliver parts and equipment.

This is a part-time/on-call position that is perfect for individuals looking for supplemental income and looking to work up to 25 hours a week based on business needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of Penske location or customer locations
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• 2+ years of verifiable driving experience required
• 2+ years of a clean driving record required
• Current driver's license class D with air brake certification required
• Ability to read and write in English (French) as well as follow written instructions is required
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required

Physical Requirements

• -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this truck driver job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• -The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 25/lbs12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/ 23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
• -Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• -While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Driver

Job Family: Drivers

Address: 2323 Stevenage Dr

Primary Location: CA-ON-Ottawa

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc.