Truck Driver/mover

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to meeting the diverse, holistic health needs of the people of Scarborough by addressing the physical, mental, social, financial and environmental aspects of their health.
Through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and delivery of a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services, we cultivate vital and connected communities.

We are currently looking to hire a:
**Truck Driver/Mover**
**(Social Support Assistant)**

Part Time 17.5 hours per week (6 month contract)

**Reporting To**: Manager Community Services

**Purpose**: The Social Support Assistant Truck Driver/Mover will be responsible for the safe delivering and picking up items from donors and to clients; ensuring accurate and seamless receptions and processing of incoming/outgoing Furniture items.

**Key Areas of Responsibility**:

- Operating an 18-22ft. truck to transport donated furniture items, in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintains defensive driving
- Operates ramps, lifts and assists to secure/move furniture items as needed
- Reads and interprets daily schedule and reviews maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for delivery and pickups
- Deliver furniture and housewares to clients or pick up furniture from donors
- Load and unload furniture in a safe manner
- Arrange furniture in warehouse for client selection
- Able to lift 100lbs repeatedly with use of dollies and other moving devices
- Keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested by the Coordinator
- Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with the Coordinator to minimize service interruptions
- Performs other duties as assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the job

**Educational and/or Professional Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma
- Possess and maintain a safe driving record
- Can lift up to 100lbs on a regular basis with use of dollies, and or other moving equipment

**Level of Experience**:

- Minimum three to five years large vehicle driving experience

**Skills and Attributes**
- CPR and First Aid Certificates are required, or willingness to receive training
- Ability to lift and carry furniture items in and out of the truck
- Good verbal communication, organizational and time management skills
- Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural, racial and socioeconomic diversity within the community
- Ability to work independently
- A Provincial Class “F” Driving License is considered an asset
- Oral and/or written fluency in other languages relevant to the community the program serves is a definite asset
- Subject to a Ministry of Transportation Ontario Driver’s Abstract
- Basic computer skills

**Significant Working Conditions**
- Flexibility of hours - evenings and weekend work may be required
- Successful individual must feel comfortable with all driving conditions including hazardous weather

**Remuneration**: $18.95 - $21.81

**Band**: K

**Please note**:All other conditions of employment are set out in the collective agreement between SCHC and SEIU.
- We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted._

Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+

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**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $18.95-$21.81 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- large vehicle driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers’ License to drive in Ontario (preferred)

Work Location: On the road