Package Delivery Driver

About the role

UPS is hiring a Package Delivery Driver in Kitchener, Ontario. This is a full-time, permanent, outdoor position with Monday to Friday workdays, starting at 9:00 AM, lasting 8-10 hours per day. It involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25-35 lbs and may reach 70 lbs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up packages efficiently and effectively
• Follow and execute company-established safe and defensive driving methods
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks as required
• Record, track and maintain information about delivered packages

Required profile

• Valid Ontario G or higher driver's licence
• Clean driver's abstract: no violations in the current year and no more than 2 in the last 3 years, no accidents and no more than 5 demerit points in the last 3 years
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs (32 kg)
• Ability to read and navigate with maps or map books
• Excellent customer contact and driving skills
• Willingness to comply with UPS appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided vest/uniform

What we offer

• Hourly wage of $20.00, rising to $37.29 per hour after 48 months of service under the union collective agreement
• Overtime pay
• Paid training
• Immediate employee discounts upon hiring
• Free onsite parking
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance after 1 year of service
• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 500 company