Route driver
Hillary Dry Cleaners, based at 1317 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B1, is inviting applications from suitable candidates who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills for the route driver position. The candidate who gets selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Permanent or Full-time employment. The candidate must work on the day shift.
Employer Name: Hillary Dry Cleaners
Position: Route driver
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $22.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1317 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B1
Also hiring: Hospital Assistant
Job Description
- The candidate must deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand.
- The candidate must operate and drive automobiles, vans, and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must receive and relay information to central dispatch.
- The candidate must sell products through established routes.
- The candidate must assemble, install, and set up merchandise/products.
- The candidate must keep a record of items received and delivered.
- The candidate must prepare, package, and replenish goods.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- The candidate will be responsible for sorting packages for delivery.
- The candidate must use maps and other trip planning tools.
- The candidate must record all trip-related information, including mileage, fuel expenses, and any issues.
- The candidate must provide excellent customer service.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should be client-focused.
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should be accurate.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their initiative.
- The candidate must be punctual.
Experience and specialization
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in the local area.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate will be provided with a vehicle supplied by the employer.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks in their daily work.
Benefits
- The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
- The candidate should receive learning/training paid by the employer, which includes paid training programs, such as apprenticeships, private training programs, or even workforce development opportunities, that can help students achieve their goals without giving up their paycheck.
- The candidate should receive on-site amenities, workplace amenities, and facilities for employees’ health, safety, welfare, and personal hygiene needs.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if interested.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience