Delivery Driver

The incumbent will operate a commercial 5-ton truck. Adherence to National Safety Code standards and commercial driver policies is a must.

The Delivery Driver will work with other Delivery Associates to perform retail commercial, and multi-family deliveries. Each day, teams load a 5-ton truck with large items, strapping down all the items inside to secure. Teams then travel to various customer locations to deliver the large items. Many items require team lifting and exceed 100lbs in weight. Dollies, straps, suction cups, and other lifting tools are provided. Teams work together to complete all deliveries damage-free and provide **excellent customer service**. Teams use planning, tools, and safe lifting techniques in each delivery.

**Responsibilities of the position**:

- Performing necessary pre and post trip inspection. Reporting of any vehicle maintenance issues
- Punctual and reliable for regular shifts beginning in the morning
- Review assigned route and, if required, troubleshoot with dispatchers
- Work in synergy with other team members
- Load a 5-ton truck with large delivery items, strapping down the load to secure items for damage-free transportation
- Travel to various customer locations to deliver products within assigned route schedule and time windows
- Complete all deliveries damage-free and provide **excellent customer service**:

- Utilize dollies, straps, suction cups and other lifting tools, as provided
- Promptly inform dispatchers of any deviations from the plan or delivery issues as they arise with complete and clear information
- Administer accurate delivery records using the provided smartphone apps
- Acquire proof-of-delivery signatures from each customer and upload product photos
- A focus on health and safety of yourself and others. Adhering to health and safety protocols and reporting any possible hazard
- Adhere to National Safety Code standards and company commercial driving policies
- Keeping an accurate and up-to-date logbook for trips exceeding 160km from home base

**Required for the position**:

- Valid class 5 Driver’s license
- Qualifying commercial driver’s abstract
- Safe heavy items lifting techniques. Physically capable of lifting 50 to 100lbs
- Experience in operating basic hand and power tools
- Basic personal protective equipment (PPE) - Steel toe work shoes (6-inch ankle), hard hat, hi-vis vest
- Verifiable commercial driving experience

**Desired for the position**:

- Superior communication with customers and clients; top customer service skills
- Professional demeanor and a team-player who sees tasks through to completion
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Experience in operating basic hand tools and power tools
- Ability to work in all weather conditions

**Benefits of Employment**:

- **Extended health and dental benefits** offered to qualifying employees, with eligibility after 3 months of employment
- Great company culture
- Opportunities for future advancement (Delivery Lead position is currently vacant)
- Uniformed shirts provided

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kelowna, BC V1X 7R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Appliance Delivery, Furniture Delivery, or Household Moving: 1 year (preferred)
- Commercial Truck Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person