Avera Warehouse/Driver Technician
Job description:
About Avera
Avera Audiovisual is Canada’s largest privately owned corporate audiovisual partner, supporting enterprise, institutional, and corporate clients in major markets across Canada. Our work includes corporate conferences, leadership events, financial services programs, public sector events, national association gatherings, enterprise programs, and hybrid or broadcast-integrated productions. We partner with clients to solve problems, add value, and create memorable experiences. For more details see our website at www.averaav.ca
Job Description
This job will primarily be performed from the Avera warehouse, driving trucks from cargo vans to 5 ton cube trucks with air brakes and assisting in picking orders which become our live events. Pick the gear, fill it in our inventory system, securely package it for transport, load the truck, drive to the event, return to the shop - this is a snapshot of a typical day at Avera. Other duties will include maintenance and repair scheduling of our fleet of vehicles. Assisting in coordination and scheduling of driving shifts and occasional site work at our events.
The Ideal Candidate...
Will be comfortable in driving trucks as large as 5 ton box trucks in and out of the downtown core. They will have a strong understanding of trucking needs and maintenance planning. They will find enjoyment in working with and learning about technology. They will maintain a strong attention to detail and possess strong organization and communication skills. They will be focused and desire to be impactful on a daily basis. They will desire to work more than 40 hours per week and be self managing in their time. They will possess leadership qualities and have a strong vision for our process.
Job Requirements
- English speaking
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean drivers abstract
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Able to work overtime on weeknights and weekends
- Airbrake certification or experience an asset*
- Strong attention to detail
- Microsoft Office Suite experience
*in-house training and certification will be provided
What We Offer:
- Consistent overtime hour potential
- Double time (x2/hr) after 12 hours or between 12am and 6am
- Exceptional values & culture
- Technical training and mentoring at all levels
- Advancement opportunities
- Staff appreciation - events/parties/etc.
- Extended medical & dental benefits for employee and family
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- RRSP matching benefit
- Professional development benefits
- Position and pay are commensurate to experience
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Driving : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
