Delivery Associate

Delivery Associate (Driver) - Furniture & Appliance Delivery Specialist - Annacis Island in Delta, BC

*** Apply ONLY if you have at least one year of verified 5-ton (or bigger) truck driving experience detailed clearly on your resume. ***

Description:

Looking for an exciting career opportunity where you can utilize your commercial medium-duty truck driving skills while delivering exceptional customer service? Docker Transport Inc. is a premier short haul delivery company, specializing in the transportation and setup of furniture and appliances. We're currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Delivery Associates (Drivers), operating commercial 5-ton trucks and delivering goods to consumer, retail, and industrial customers in the Greater Vancouver Regional District and throughout the beautiful Lower Mainland.

Position Overview:

As a Delivery Associate, you'll play a crucial role in our operations by ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of furniture and appliances to various customer locations, including customer homes, retail outlets, and multi-family construction sites. You'll be responsible for operating a commercial 5-ton truck, adhering to safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service to client warehouses at pickup and customer recipients at delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a commercial 5-ton truck and conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
• Demonstrate familiarity with driver routing apps and mobile workflows to ensure smooth communication with dispatch and accurate delivery execution.
• Safely load and secure furniture and appliances for transportation, utilizing provided equipment and tools.
• Deliver goods to consumer, retail, and industrial customers within assigned route schedules and time windows.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service during deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot route issues and optimize delivery efficiency.
• Maintain accurate delivery records using smartphone apps and obtain proof-of-delivery signatures from customers on paperwork.
• Adhere to National Safety Code standards and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrate safe lifting techniques when handling heavy delivery items together with other team members and being able to operate hand and power tools.

Requirements:

• Valid class 5 Driver's license.
• Minimum one year of verifiable commercial driving experience, with vehicles similar to a 5-ton truck, listed on the resume.
• Qualifying commercial driver's abstract.
• Ability to lift heavy items and operate basic hand and power tools.
• Basic personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel toe work shoes (6-inch ankle required), hard hat, and hi-vis vest.
• Comfort using smartphone-based driver apps for routing, delivery records, and communication with dispatch (e.g., DispatchTrack, Omnitracs)

Desired Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with customers and team members.
• Professional demeanor and a strong team-player mentality.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working in various weather conditions.

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental benefits offered to qualifying employees after 3 months.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Uniformed hi-vis vests provided for safety during deliveries.
• Our Delivery Associate role offers multiple pay bands, each reflecting increased responsibility and corresponding pay increments, providing opportunities for growth within the position.

Application Process:

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in the delivery industry, Docker Transport Inc. wants to hear from you Submit your application today and take the first step towards joining our team of dedicated professionals.

Disclaimer: The initial stage of the interview process will occur through the chat platform. Candidates advancing to later stages (e.g., phone or in-person interviews) must provide a qualifying resume, valid driving records, and complete all preliminary questions.

Thank you for considering Docker Transport Inc. for your next career opportunity.

Best of Luck

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$24.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delta, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• appliances delivery: 1 year (preferred)
• 5-ton truck driving (or similar): 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence with a clean driver's abstract (required)

Work Location: In person