Truck Driver

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Truck Driver for its Calgary location, responsible for safe pick-up and delivery services. Candidates should have a valid Class 5 driver's license, experience in truck operation, and excellent customer service skills. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSP contributions

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in safe operation of 5-ton trucks.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean abstract.
• Experience in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous pick-up and delivery service.
• Daily inspection and safe driving of company vehicle.
• Operate standard warehouse equipment such as forklift.

Skills

Driving

Customer Service

Warehouse Operations

Education

Minimum grade 10

Tools

Forklift

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 24, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR103079

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

If you are looking to further your career in distribution, consider joining our team. All within an environment that demonstrates our core competencies of collaboration, communication, composure, and being service focused in everything we do.

We provide a passionate fast paced environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. Firsthand experience of the impact of our work in our communities. We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs; days, evenings, weekends and holidays

As a Truck Driver you will provide courteous pick-up and delivery service to donors, guests and Thrift Stores and assist in the efficient and effective reclamation, processing and/or distribution of goods and donations. You will exercise safe and careful driving and material handling procedures while adhering to CVOR requirements, established categories, and standards.

Job Duties
• Provide courteous daily drop-off and pick-up service to assigned Thrift Stores
• Ability to drive a 5-ton truck safely and competently
• Responsible for daily inspection, completion of logbook, and safe and courteous driving of company vehicle and adheres to all CVOR requirements
• Operates standard warehouse equipment such as a forklift, baler, compactor, and pallet jack
• Provide guest service by greeting and assisting guests in a courteous manner when guests are dropping off donations at the Distribution Centre
• Responsible to complete refuse runs to the landfill (where required)

Participation in cross-docking to facilitate movement of product around the country (where required)

• Comply with all legislative and company policies and procedures adhering to Health and Safety, Operations, and Finance

Skills and Qualifications
• 2 years’ experience in the safe operation of 5-ton trucks
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract and a forklift certification
• One year of experience in a warehouse environment

Minimum grade 10 or equivalent
• Demonstrated trustworthiness and responsibility
• Good written and oral English (French where required)
• Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada

Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion

Working Conditions:
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis
• Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, bending and twisting
• Ability to work in a variety of environments (exposure to heat, cold, dust, etc.

Work week: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (days off are Thursdays & Fridays ), work Saturday and Sunday

This Job Posting is for Calgary DRC located at Bay 17, 112 Freeport Cres. Calgary AB T3J 0S9

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $22.04 to $22.88 with a maximum of $23.71.

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

If you are looking to further your career in distribution, consider joining our team. All within an environment that demonstrates our core competencies of collaboration, communication, composure, and being service focused in everything we do.

We provide a passionate fast paced environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. Firsthand experience of the impact of our work in our communities. We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs; days, evenings, weekends and holidays

As a Truck Driver you will provide courteous pick-up and delivery service to donors, guests and Thrift Stores and assist in the efficient and effective reclamation, processing and/or distribution of goods and donations. You will exercise safe and careful driving and material handling procedures while adhering to CVOR requirements, established categories, and standards.

Job Duties
• Provide courteous daily drop-off and pick-up service to assigned Thrift Stores
• Ability to drive a 5-ton truck safely and competently
• Responsible for daily inspection, completion of logbook, and safe and courteous driving of company vehicle and adheres to all CVOR requirements
• Operates standard warehouse equipment such as a forklift, baler, compactor, and pallet jack
• Provide guest service by greeting and assisting guests in a courteous manner when guests are dropping off donations at the Distribution Centre
• Responsible to complete refuse runs to the landfill (where required)

Participation in cross-docking to facilitate movement of product around the country (where required)

• Comply with all legislative and company policies and procedures adhering to Health and Safety, Operations, and Finance

Skills and Qualifications
• 2 years’ experience in the safe operation of 5-ton trucks
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract and a forklift certification
• One year of experience in a warehouse environment

Minimum grade 10 or equivalent
• Demonstrated trustworthiness and responsibility
• Good written and oral English (French where required)
• Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada

Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion

Working Conditions:
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis
• Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, bending and twisting
• Ability to work in a variety of environments (exposure to heat, cold, dust, etc.

Work week: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (days off are Thursdays & Fridays ), work Saturday and Sunday

This Job Posting is for Calgary DRC located at Bay 17, 112 Freeport Cres. Calgary AB T3J 0S9

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $22.04 to $22.88 with a maximum of $23.71.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

About Us

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service.

We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.