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Job ID DRIVE036707 Date posted 07/15/2025 Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Position Type Part Time

Position Overview

The Driver is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to customer sites as needed or as a part of a pre-defined route, reviewing orders prior to delivery to verify accuracy, and loading and unloading goods, and pick-up using Encore owned, leased, or rented trucks including vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of greater than 26,001 lbs. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a CDL license and heavy-duty DOT certification as required by state law to operate vehicles with a GVW over 26,001 lbs. This position reports to    

Key Job Responsibilities

Driving, Delivery, and Pick-up Asset

  • Drive Encore owned, leased, or rented vehicles including vans and box trucks that may exceed a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 26,001 lbs
  • Maintain set routes and schedules as directed by their supervisor to meet customer expectations
  • Loading and unloading of vehicles
  • Review orders for accuracy during both delivery and pickup to ensure all items are accounted for
  • Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage to gear
  • Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
  • Able to complete a manual and/or electronic log book, based on an assigned region

    Customer Service

    • Provide superior customer service and strive to exceed the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers
    • Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication and interaction
    • Assist with dispatching (as needed), which includes planning routes, making driver assignments, coordinating with venues and branch personnel and arranging for 3rd party transportation to support regional needs

    Equipment Handling

    • Assist warehouse team with other responsibilities to include: pulling, receiving, and transportation of equipment.
    • Participate in annual physical inventory process.
    • Perform quality control and equipment staging in warehouse as directed.
    • Ensure all equipment is picked up and/or delivered on site.

    Vehicle Maintenance

    • Works with the dispatcher or warehouse supervisors to ensure vehicles are well maintained through scheduled service appointments as required.
    • Maintain good general overall appearance of the vehicles and ensure all vehicles are kept clean and free of debris.
    • Perform daily inspection on vehicle prior to route and ensure Driver Vehicle Inspection logs are performed before each trip.
    • Maintain and replenish all vehicle fluids as needed – e.g. wiper fluid, DEF, etc.
      • Identify mechanical maintenance needs as they occur.
      • Report any vehicle damages or traffic violations to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

      Job Qualifications

      • High School Diploma / GED
      • Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) under and above 26,001 lbs.
      • CDL license and heavy-duty DOT certification as required
      • Valid Driver’s License minimum of 2 years driving experience
      • Clean driving record
      • Basic Computer Skills
      • Exceptional customer service skills
      • General knowledge of vehicle inspection and maintenance
      • General understanding of proper load securement
      • Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
      • Ability to drive or sit for long hours at a time
      • Good communication skills with internal and external customers
      • High degree of team work with customers, peers, and managers
      • Ability to use and understand automated routing software
      • General competencies skills in smartphone use
      • Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction
      • Ability to maneuver vehicle in heavy city traffic conditions

              Competencies

              Deliver World Class Service

              • Hospitality
              • Ownership

              Do The Right Thing

              • Instills Trust
              • Safety Conscious

              Drive Results

              • Action Oriented
              • See The Big Picture
              • Tech Savvy

                Value People

                • Communicates Effectively

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