Truck Driver with G Licence

Diabetes Canada / National Diabetes Trust•Peterborough, ON

7d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household good collection service, diverting over 100 million pounds of items from landfills annually to raise funds for Diabetes Canada. As part of a national team operating in 2,500 communities with 28 operations and 100 trucks, employees contribute to life-altering charitable programs and environmental protection. This part-time role, working up to 29 hours per week, involves driving established routes to collect donated clothing and household items from customers' homes and designated charity donation bins. The collected items are then delivered to Corporate Partners and storage facilities. The position reports to the Operations Manager and requires adherence to safety regulations and organizational mission.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
Additional duties as required ensuring the effective function of Operations