Temporary Class 3 Delivery Driver

Job description

Class 3 Driver

Rideau Supply is one of the largest ground water pump distributors in Ontario and Maritimes. While striving to provide the best service for our customers, we have also developed our expertise in other markets such as Irrigation, Waste Water & Hydronics, and a leading innovator in Water Treatment technology with applications across Eastern Canada. The Company is comprised of 6 locations in Ontario (Stratford, Hastings, Barrie, Perth, Etobicoke and North Bay) and one in Amherst Nova Scotia.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Amherst location as a Class 3 Driver.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable legislation, including safe operation, carriage of goods, drivers' hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, and weights and dimensions
• Maintain accurate and complete records associated with the dispatch of vehicles
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
• Plan logistics of the trip, and obtain appropriate paperwork to transport goods, materials, or passengers
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections on vehicle and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness
• Maintain contact with dispatcher in accordance with travel plan
• Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift, including daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, and hours of service, following applicable provincial and federal regulations
• Prepare appropriate paperwork for shipping, including bills of lading, & customer packing slips
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Provide feedback to management regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems
• Load own truck and oversee cargo handling and secure all loads in accordance with established safety requirements
• Clean and make minor repairs to vehicle to maintain appropriate service levels

Position Requirements:

• The position will require you to drive either a cube truck 3-ton flatbed truck or a 10-ton flatbed pipe truck as needed.
• Valid Class 3 driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement with minimum two years' relevant driving experience
• The position is 5 days a week some overtime required. Some overnight stays might be required.
• Start time needs to be flexible but as early as 3:30 AM departures
• Candidate must have a clean driver's abstract and a valid license
• Should have the ability to lift up to 60 lbs,
• Experience with loading, strapping and operating a flat deck truck and use of a Moffett(fork lift) an asset, but training will be provided

We offer competitive hourly wages plus benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amherst, NS B4H 4J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 3 Licence with Airbrake endorsment (required)

Work Location: In person