AZ Drivers

London Hospital Linen Service – London, Ontario

About London Hospital Linen Services

For more than 50 years, London Hospital Linen Service (LHLS) has been supporting the needs of hospitals, community healthcare clinics and long-term care facilities in Southwestern, Ontario. We’re committed to bringing dignity, self-sufficiency, and good health to our community and those we work with.  Through innovation, attention to detail and passion to support healthcare, LHLS makes a difference so you have make a difference too. 

What LHLS Has to Offer:

• Starting wages of $28.25 hourly
• A full time, permanent opportunity in an industry with great job security
• Competitive health benefits package
• Pension Program
• Annual Safety Shoe Allowance (for applicable departments)
• Overtime pay after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
• Local routes

Come join our organization where you can feel valued for what you do and leave meaningful impact on your community. 

Job Summary

As an AZ Drive, you will be responsible for driving commercial vehicle that requires an AZ license. This includes operating various types of commercial trucks while adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.  You will also perform pre-trip inspections, repot any vehicle malfunctions or accidents to management and ensure that our linen is secured, transported, and delivered to our customers at the hospitals and health care facilities. 

Schedules:

• Relief Driver – This means your schedule will vary each week to support your team with vacation coverage, medical leaves, absences and unforeseen production demands
• Your schedules will require availability to complete runs on days, afternoon or midnights
• Shift could be 8 hours (5 days a week) or 10 hours (4 days a week)
• Weekends will be required

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and drive commercial vehicles (straight truck or tractor trailer) on public roads and highways
• Follow applicable federal/provincial/municipal regulation
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any issues to the appropriate personnel
• Secure the cargo properly to prevent shifting or damage during transport
• Load and unload cargo, primarily linen carts
• Communicate effectively with LHLS transportation team, customers, other drivers or other personnel as necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and general maintenance of the vehicles, as required
• Employees must follow the Hours of Service Regulations as set forth by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. See Ontario Regulation 555/06 of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario

Qualifications

• 3 years of driving experience and employment verification letter from previous employers
• AZ License
• Availability to work a changing schedule
• Ability to load and unload linen carts 
• Ability to travel by foot throughout various hospitals and health care centres
• A clear CVOR and Drivers Abstract
• Professional references
• Good communication 

If you’re interested in pursuing a career as a AZ Driver with London Hospital Linen Services, please apply online or for a faster response email doherty@lhls.on.ca 

London Hospital Linen Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. LHLS provides accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  Inquires can be sent to d o h e r t y@lhls.on.ca.