DZ or AZ Driver 

Position Details:        

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• On-Site

Location: Oakville, ON

About This Opportunity

The DZ or AZ Driver will be responsible for all loading and unloading of trucks and trailers; including local pick-ups of large shipments of metal parts of large skids and pick-ups that require roll tide; as well as making deliveries to various job sites.

The primary responsibilities and duties include; but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all loading and unloading of trucks and trailers
• Responsible for general assembly and fabrication
• Transporting goods safely to customers, following the delivery instructions provided by Company dispatchers.
• Inspect the designated truck before and after each trip to ensure that it is mechanically sound.
• Correctly securing goods for transportation to prevent damages and accidents.
• Responsible for all loading and unloading procedures to prevent any cargo damage that may occur as a result of unsafe handling or negligence.
• Obtaining customers’ signatures after each delivery to confirm receipt of the correct goods, in the correct quantity.
• Planning travel routes, taking into account possible road construction, traffic congestion, and difficult weather conditions, to ensure that deliveries are made on time.
• Performing maintenance work on the company truck as needed.
• Promptly notifying dispatch of any delivery issues, cargo damage, and vehicle breakdowns.
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Academic Training:

• Valid Class AZ or DZ driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• High School Diploma or GED
• Tow motor certification required

Work Experience:

• Experience working with hand and power tools, accuracy in measurements, and manual material handling
• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment are an asset

Specific Competencies:

• Should be able to work overtime when required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to use GPS devices and road maps
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Understand the importance of attendance and punctuality

Work Conditions:

Physical Demands:

• Physical strength and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. daily

• Ability to drive in difficult weather conditions

Cognitive Demands:

• Time management
• Multi-tasking
• Reading/writing
• Memory recall
• Communication

To apply for this position please email: recruiting@mediaresources.com