DZ Delivery Driver

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 (Overnights) - 6:00pm-2:30am

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.

Desco is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to Desco, and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.

By selecting "Apply Now", you as an applicant hereby give free and express consent for all the information you have provided and will provide to Desco Heating and Plumbing Supply Inc. to be recorded in a file that will be created concerning your application for the position applied above. You have been informed that the file created for your application will be accessible to company personnel involved in the selection and hiring process. It will then be stored for at least 36 months in the company's candidate database, in accordance with applicable security and confidentiality standards, unless you request its withdrawal and destruction in writing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

• 5 Tonne Delivery Truck: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class D License with Airbrake Endorsement (Z) (required)

Work Location: In person