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 (DZ 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.
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
- Hiring range for this role is $28.00 to $30.00 per hour (actual salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data)
Join a team within the battery industry that values your contributions and invests in your long-term success.
“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
AI Usage
East Penn Canada uses artificial intelligence tools to support our recruitment process and improve the candidate experience, such as helping organize applications or highlight relevant qualifications. AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers, who are trained to use these tools responsibly.
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.
