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Delivery / Recovery Driver (Class 3 Licence)

  • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Full-time

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When you join East Penn Canada, you become part of a leading battery solutions provider, serving essential industries across Canada. Our teams support transportation, motive power, backup power, and consumer markets by helping the business operate efficiently, serve customers effectively, and make informed decisions every day. We offer meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the stability of a strong, national organization supported by programs and benefits designed to help you thrive.

The Delivery and Recovery Driver (class 3 licence requirement) is responsible for safely operating a delivery vehicle to transport new products to East Penn Canada customers and to pick up used or defective batteries for recycling. This role directly contributes to customer satisfaction by ensuring timely, accurate, and professional deliveries, while maintaining compliance with all transportation, safety, and environmental regulations.

East Penn Canada is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Saskatoon team as a Delivery/Recovery Driver, supporting East Penn customers located in Saskatoon and surrounding area.

Please note that there is an overnight run requirement for this role. This driver can expect approximately 30-40% travel, or 6-8 overnights per month.

Please also be aware that there are physical requirements for this role - though there is a lift gate on our trucks, this driver can still expect to be lifting up to 50 lbs somewhat regularly throughout the workday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver and pick up products according to established routes and schedules
  • Load and unload products safely and efficiently – frequently lifting loads of up to 50 lbs
  • Accurately complete delivery, shipping, and warehouse documentation
  • Maintain professional relationships with customers at delivery locations
  • Perform daily vehicle inspections and report any issues promptly
  • Follow all company, health & safety, and transportation rules and regulations
  • Occasionally assist with warehouse duties and inventory counts

Experience & Qualifications

  • 2+ years of commercial delivery driving experience
  • Valid DZ driver’s licence with air brake endorsement and a clean driver’s abstract
  • Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
  • Willing and able to push, pull, or move up to 100 lbs occasionally
  • Strong customer service skills with at least one year of customer-facing experience
  • Excellent communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking) with the ability to confidently provide customers with delivery and product information when requested
  • Comfortable working with mobile technology
  • Strong organization and time‑management skills
  • Able to maintain composure and professionalism at all times
  • 1+ years of warehouse experience a strong asset
  • Forklift experience and experience transporting dangerous goods are strong assets

Additional Considerations

  • Acceptable results from background checks, including criminal record, professional references, and driver’s abstracts, will be required as a condition of employment

Join a team within the battery industry that values your contributions and invests in your long-term success.

When you join East Penn Canada, you become part of a battery solutions company serving essential industries across Canada. Our customers rely on consistent, dependable service, and that stability is reflected in how we operate as an employer. We offer steady work, competitive pay, and the support our delivery drivers need to succeed on the road.

“What Powers You” matters. Here’s how we support our delivery team:

  • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities during peak periods
  • A fully outfitted delivery vehicle, including a gas card, so you can focus on the route without worrying about expenses
  • Allowances for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and uniforms
  • 100% employer paid health and dental benefits, plus insurance coverage, a Health Spending Account, and paid sick days
  • Stable, long-term employment with a national industry leader, including results-based rewards with annual merit increases, profit sharing, and a deferred profit-sharing program to help you plan for the future
  • Career growth opportunities, with many roles across our four divisions filled through internal promotions, supported by industry leading inhouse training and a tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee discounts on batteries, plus access to exclusive deals on popular brands

Application Process

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone, email, and for some roles, by text message. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of thorough background checks, which may include criminal, credit, professional references, driver’s abstracts, and/or education/credentials verification.

Accessibility And Inclusion

East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, upon request.
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Responsibilities

Deliver new products to customers and collect used or defective batteries for recycling, following assigned routes and schedules. Safely load and unload products, complete delivery and warehouse documentation, inspect the vehicle, maintain professional customer relationships, and occasionally support warehouse duties.

Requirements

Applicants need at least two years of commercial delivery driving experience, a valid DZ licence with air brake endorsement, and a clean driver’s abstract. They must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally move up to 100 pounds, communicate effectively in English, and provide customer-facing service; warehouse experience, forklift experience, and dangerous goods transport experience are assets.

Skills

  • Commercial Driving
  • Customer Service
  • Safe Loading And Unloading
  • Route Planning
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Counting
  • Mobile Technology
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Forklift Operation
  • Dangerous Goods Handling

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Fully Outfitted Delivery Vehicle
  • Gas Card
  • Safety Shoe Allowance
  • Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Employer-Paid Health Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Health Spending Account
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Profit Sharing
  • Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
  • Industry Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Class 3 Licence
  • DZ Driver’s Licence
  • Air Brake Endorsement
  • Commercial Delivery Driving
  • Clean Driver’s Abstract
  • Battery Delivery
  • Battery Recycling
  • Route Schedules
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Counts
  • Forklift
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Customer Service
  • Mobile Technology
  • Health And Safety
  • Transportation Regulations
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Overnight Travel
  • Physical Lifting
  • Background Checks

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