Job Description
Come be a part of Desco - one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2009 – earning us the ultimate honor of Platinum Club Member Status.
The Shift:
Monday to Friday - 5:00am-1:30pm
The Opportunity:
Being a delivery driver for Desco means you are the final connection between the Company and our valued customers; offering professional and courteous service with a focus on relationship building and problem solving.
- Perform the delivery of product to customers and branches according to the assigned delivery route.
- Pick up return merchandise from customers and suppliers; ensuring proper documents are used and obtain appropriate signatures where required.
- Complete all necessary delivery and control documents (i.e. Driver Log Book, Delivery Run Sheets, etc.) according to established procedures, remitting as required.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries, as well as the offloading of material directly to the properly assigned areas in the warehouse.
- Be first point of contact for issues with regards to deliveries, maintains professional code of conduct at the customer and Branch locations.
- Adhere to all Ministry of Transportation requirements, as well as the Fleet Safety Guidelines of the Company.
- Complete daily circle-check inspections of vehicle and any required inspection documentation, remitting as required.
- Report maintenance and repair issues of truck to Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Ensure product is safely secured inside the truck prior to vehicle movement and during transport.
- Maintains clean and orderly cab and box; ensures security of product and vehicle at all times.
- Provide feedback to Supervisor on process improvement opportunities. Reports job site progress and new development to Supervisor.
- Report incidents/accidents to Supervisor immediately.
- Assist warehouse team with putting away stock or yard material when there is downtime between deliveries or as directed by the supervisor.
What You Offer:
- Valid Class D Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement (Z)
- Clean Driver's Abstract/CVOR
- Minimum of 2-3 Years’ experience as a Delivery Driver utilizing a 5 Tonne 26ft Straight Truck
- Previous experience manually offloading customer product orders at delivery locations
- Previous warehouse experience, an asset
- A strong safety and compliance mindset
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills; with a customer service orientation
- Positive attitude; with a keen interest in learning our business
WHY DESCO MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU:
- Canada's Best Managed Companies; Platinum member
- Competitive Hourly Rates, including premiums
- Profit Sharing Program
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- RRSP Contribution Matching
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Additional Holiday Closure
- A Supportive and Positive Work Environment
As a leading Canadian owned plumbing, HVAC and hydronics wholesale distributor, we are comprised of 17 locations and 3 luxury showrooms and are a proud supporter and supplier to the essential Plumbing and Heating trade contractors in the Ontario market.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
Desco will provide PPE including masks, gloves, wipes and hand sanitizer.
Additional safety measures are in place at all Desco locations to ensure the protection of both our clients and our employees.
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Experience:
- 5 Tonne Delivery Truck: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class D License with Airbrake Endorsement (Z) (required)
Work Location: In person
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