Driver

Job Description:

Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $17.20 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77.

The Driver operates and maintains a light passenger van assigned by Salvation Army (TSA) to transport passengers, materials, merchandise, or equipment within a rural area including. When not preforming driving tasks, the Driver will preform grounds maintenance.

Accountabilities

Driving:

• Drop-offs and pickups of residents ensuring their safe handling in a timely and secure manner.
• Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public
• Pick up supplies or run any errands for the office, including carrying mail to and from the post office.

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance:

• Perform circle checks of vehicle, checking air, water, oil, and other items to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Maintain program vehicle log and report any problems
• Maintain complete and accurate records (mileage, fuel costs, issues encountered)
• Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment
• Program vehicle must be clean with all personal items removed daily.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of supplies and equipment used
• Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety. regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts

Groundskeeping duties:

• Mowing lawns and trimming hedges using driving lawnmower/tractor
• Maintaining landscaping equipment
• Inspecting grounds for hazards and signs of damage
• Performing light gardening such as weeding, watering plants, etc.
• Clearing walkways and driveways of debris or snow

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of High School Diploma

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN:

• Up to 1 year of safe driving experience
• Valid full Driver’s License for the province; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
• Strong navigation skills
• Demonstrated safe driving practices
• Basic landscaping skills
• Seasonal maintenance
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally
• Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills
• Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation

Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide:

• A current Vulnerable Sector Screening

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working environment is typically in a program vehicle
• The worker is required to drive and be involved in vehicle-related activities and tasks up to 70% of the time
• The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting, and the ability to lift up to 39 pounds with no assistance from others