P&D Driver - Full Time

P&D Driver | Full Time | Multiple Shifts Available | $23.70/Hour

Cardinal Couriers is looking for motivated individuals to join our team. This position is responsible for loading orders into an assigned company vehicle and following a predetermined route to ensure that all deliveries are made safely and on time. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced environment that requires driving, lifting, lowering, and carrying packages to ensure damage free delivery.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safely operating and maneuvering heavy trucks, adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
• Transporting goods or materials over long distances or local routes, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Ensuring proper loading of cargo onto the truck, securing it to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Assisting with unloading cargo at delivery points, verifying quantities against delivery documents.
• Navigating unfamiliar routes confidently and efficiently to ensure timely deliveries.
• Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, checking mechanical and safety systems (e.g., brakes, tires, lights).
• Reporting any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to fleet management or maintenance staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of driving hours, rest periods, mileage, and delivery logs..
• Communicating effectively with dispatchers, customers, and colleagues regarding delivery schedules, delays, or issues.
• Providing excellent customer service during interactions with clients at delivery sites.
• Adhering strictly to safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal safety and the security of cargo.
• Reporting any accidents, incidents, or safety violations promptly

Who you are:

• G License: 2 years (required)
• Minimum 2-3 years of commercial driving experience
• Clean driver abstracts and CVOR report.
• Valid Commercial driver’s license
• Have previous warehouse shipping/receiving experience.
• Perform responsibilities safely, in accordance with company polices.
• Independent and self-starter
• Exceptional communication and multi-tasking skills
• Comfortable meeting deadlines
• Comfortable and capable to lift up to 70 lbs.
• You keep an organized and clean environment.

Benefits:

• Extended health benefits (prescription, vision, dental, massage therapy, mental health, etc.)
• Safety Incentive Program
• Paid on-site training.
• Consistent routes for most positions
• Consistent equipment for most positions
• Permanent employment Positive, team-oriented, and safe work environment

Why us:

Cardinal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and committed to creating an inclusive environment. We believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing hr@cardinalcouriers.com and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

Cardinal is committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and inclusive environment for all persons with disabilities. We continuously look for ways to build a culture that is welcoming to all and embodies the principles of inclusion and equal opportunity.

Cardinal supports the realization of a Canada without Barriers by 2040. We are committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive environment with and for persons with disabilities by meeting the requirements of the ACA, its regulations, standards, and all other relevant legislation concerning accessibility. We will achieve this by identifying, preventing, and removing barriers experienced by persons with disabilities who interact with our Company.