Driver Route

About the role

The role involves operating a 16'-'18' box truck to support Savers' vision by completing residential collection routes. Drivers are responsible for various tasks including truck inspections, moving items, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver and operate a 16'-'18' box truck through residential streets and tight spaces
• Complete daily residential routes picking up clothing, small furniture, and other household items
• Understand local streets and complete routes and any other assigned stops efficiently
• Understand how to use and follow GPS directions
• Complete all required daily paperwork including vehicle inspection, delivery reports, and maintenance forms
• Absorb and assist other drivers with workload when needed
• Ensure trucks are clean, swept, and ready for use at the start of another shift
• Check vehicles to ensure proper safety and work conditions are in compliance with Savers policies and state laws

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience driving a 16'-'18' box truck preferred
• 3-5 years clean driving record
• Ability to consistently/daily lift up to 70 lbs
• Ability to pull or push a pallet jack
• Ability to stand frequently throughout the day

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the assigned metro areas
• Working knowledge of all Canada, Province, and Savers safety regulations and requirements
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate skills showing initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability
• Prior driving experience, excellent knowledge of the roads in assigned area
• Strong working knowledge of managing two-way communications and operating GPS tools
• Demonstrate organizational skills
• Demonstrate customer service skills
• Ability to operate a 16'-'18' box truck independently
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task several incoming and outgoing truck loads at any one given time
• Ability to create drivers logs and reports
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with flexibility, and multi-task with minimal direction
• Ability to be detail-oriented

Skills

• Safe driving skills
• GPS navigation
• Customer service
• Organization and record-keeping

Benefits

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental, and vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company matching
• Paid time off for leisure or other hobbies
• Mental health services

Pay

Varies based on geographic location and experience.

Schedule

Varies on geographic area of role.