About the Role
At Furniture Bank, you aren't just delivering packages; you're delivering a home. As a Driver, you will lead a crew, manage your route, and be the face of our mission at the door. This role requires physical stamina, emotional intelligence, and punctuality. We utilize AI to enhance efficiency and focus on impactful work.
Responsibilities
- Manage, motivate, and support a team of 1–2 helpers across 5–8 stops per day.
- Safely load and unload furniture using hand-bomb technique and dollies.
- Navigate routes across the GTA efficiently and communicate accurate arrival times to donors and clients.
- Report on-road issues, client concerns, and pickup or delivery changes to dispatch in real time.
- Ensure furniture is placed and set up in the client's home according to their needs.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain the truck.
- Record daily moments on your phone for social media and request Google reviews from donors and clients.
Requirements
- Valid Ontario Class G licence minimum; DZ preferred.
- 3+ years of continuous heavy vehicle experience (4,500 kg GVW or greater) with supporting documentation.
- Clean driver's abstract.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small crew in a fast-paced, physical environment.
- Strong GTA navigation and route awareness.
- Clear, timely communication with dispatch and clients.
- Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly throughout the day with proper technique.
- Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions year-round.
- Openness to recording content and engaging with donors and clients on behalf of the brand.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Alignment with Furniture Bank's values: Empathy, Integrity, Collaboration, Resilience, Change Agent.
- A Letter of Experience (LOE) from a prior employer or insurer specifying vehicle model and GVW is required for verification.
- Candidates with 1–3 years of heavy vehicle experience may be considered, subject to insurance surcharges and underwriter review.
Skills
- GTA navigation
- Route awareness
- Communication
- Client service
- Physical labor
- Team leadership
- Content creation
- AI adoption
Location
- 25 Connell Ct #1, Etobicoke, ON
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- On-site
Experience Level
- 3+ years of continuous heavy vehicle experience (4,500 kg GVW or greater)
- 1-3 years of heavy vehicle experience may be considered
Salary/Compensations
- $25 per hour
Benefits
- Full extended health benefits after 3 months (dental, vision, prescription)
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- On-site parking
About the Company
- Furniture Bank's mission is to deliver a home by providing essential furniture to families in need.
- We use AI in our day-to-day work to create efficiency and focus our energy where it matters.
- Furniture Bank is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity
- Furniture Bank is an equal-opportunity employer.
- We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of equity-deserving communities.
