Driver Job at GigHound

GigHound Edmonton, AB

From $18 an hour

Are you looking for an exciting job this summer? Join the leading e-scooter company and help bring flexible transportation options to Edmonton. Full-time opportunities are available for enthusiastic individuals who know the city inside and out.

What we offer

  • Paid Daily - Paid within 24 hours of shift completion
  • Fast-paced work environment
  • Competitive starting wage with the opportunity for an increase
  • Positive working environment with an exciting new team
  • The privilege of helping reduce carbon emissions in your area

You will be a crucial member of our team that will be responsible for monitoring, transporting, rebalancing, and maintaining our fleet of e-scooters in the field to ensure a safe, available ride is always nearby. This role is key to helping grow and maintain our fleet and directly impacts millions of riders who rely on our service.

Current Shift Opening:

  • Morning: approx. 5:00am - 12:00pm
  • Afternoon: approx. 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Overnight: approx. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: shift times are approx. and may change depending on the demand. Shift times will be confirmed during the orientation shift.

Orientation Shift:

  • Morning/Afternoon Shift: May 23rd 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Overnight Shift: May 24th 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Safely drive our fleet vans to ensure that our fleet is distributed throughout the city.
  • Work with our local operations team to handle the redistribution or recovery of high-priority vehicles in a timely manner.
  • Patrol the designated service areas identifying any e-scooters that may need maintenance or repair.
  • Ensuring the quality control is met (and occasionally, essential maintenance) on the scooters.
  • Be a brand ambassador and positively exhibit/share safe riding practices with the community.

Requirements

  • Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • 8-9 years of driving experience preferred.
  • Must be comfortable driving large vans, using technology (smartphone), and navigating through the city.
  • Work outdoors under various weather conditions.
  • Strong knowledge of your local geography or the ability to learn is an asset.
  • Flexible availability and willingness to work on weekends regularly.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds; stooping, bending, walking, and standing for long periods.
  • Must have a fully charged smartphone with a sufficient data plan.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to operate autonomously with little supervision and make quick priority judgments.

About GigHound

GigHound is a Canadian staffing and recruitment agency specializing in the placement of candidates on a temporary, contract, or permanent basis. We connect workers with businesses — big and small. We serve a wide variety of industries, including transportation & logistics, food processing & packaging, warehouses, manufacturing, and more.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Every Weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

Application question(s):

  • Are you comfortable driving large vans throughout the city?
  • Are you able to lift 50+ pounds (will need to be able to lift the scooters into the van)
  • Do you have a valid class 5, non GDL driver's licence?
  • Are you available to regularly work weekends?
  • Are you available to work a minimum 4 shifts a week?
  • Are you able to attend orientation on either May 23rd or 24th? (date depends on shift preference)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-05-20




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