Delivery Truck Driver

Employer

RIVER CITY EVENT RENTALS AND SALES

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies
• Load and unload goods
• Follow directions and read map
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Provide customer service
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Supervision

Truck drivers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Type of product

Truck

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

On the road job

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)