Truck Driver Job Fair

2 days ago

Ottawa ON, Ottawa Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Sweeping Corporation of America Full-time

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