Truck Driver Job Fair

Sweeping Corporation of America; Nova Scotia; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sweeping Corporation of America is seeking a Charitable Donations Pickup Driver in Nova Scotia. This role involves collecting donated clothing and household items from customers’ homes and donation bins and delivering to our corporate partners and storage facilities.

Up to 29 hours weekly (part-time) or 40 hours weekly (full-time) with emphasis on safety and reliability. Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections, daily paperwork and Hours-of-Service logs, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Ability to read maps
• Must have Full Class 5 and/or G license or higher
• Minimum of 5 years driving experience at the above level; 2 years with professional CV training
• Clean driver abstract within last 21 days with no violations or accidents in last 3 years

Responsabilités

• Drive established routes to collect donated clothing and household items
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections
• Complete daily paperwork and Hours-of-Service logs
• Check in with dispatch at start, midday, and end of route
• Unload merchandise as instructed and return equipment to office

Connaissances

Read maps

Route planning

Public relations

Customer service

English proficiency

Calm handling

Formation

Grade 12 Education or equivalent

Description du poste

About the Charitable Donations Pickup Driver Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this critical role will work up to 29 hours(part-time) or 40 hours(full-time) each week, driving established routes to collect donated clothing and household items from our valued customers’ homes and our designated charity donations bins – and deliver these items to our Corporate Partners and storage facilities.

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
• Additionalduties 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