Route Driver
- Stratford, ON, N5A 6S4, Canada
Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $55,435 to $65,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $55,435 to $65,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year driving experience with recognized driving school training or 3 years driving experience
- Working hours
- 40 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Messer
Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services, and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.
Why Messer?
- Certified as Great Place to Work®
- Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
- Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $55,435 to $65,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
- Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs.
- Referral program: Employees can refer to talent and earn!
- Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.
- Uniform provided
- Home daily, regular day-shift schedule - Monday to Friday – 40 hours/week
- Newer fleet / well-maintained equipment
What you’ll do:
As one of our Drivers, you’ll be driving a well-maintained vehicle while also professionally representing our organization to our customers. This position is for people motivated to drive heavy vehicles (Class 3/DZ License) and provide excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Multiple deliveries (requiring loading and unloading of cylinders)/ day (5- or 10-ton truck) of gas products and hardgoods to local customers within the assigned geographical area
- Balancing cylinder load sheets and daily cylinder records
- Some administration duties include the use of handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignment inventory balances
- Comply with all government regulations
- Maintaining vehicles as per company vehicle policy, observing safety requirements, and wearing safety equipment and report safety hazards to supervisor
What it takes:
- Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes
- Minimum of 1 year driving experience with recognized driving school training or 3 years driving experience
- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent experience
- A clean driving abstract (abstract to be readily available to submit, when asked)
- Ability to handle and lift goods up to 60 lbs.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Assets to have:
- Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry
- Experience using handheld electronic devices
- WHMIS/TDG certification
At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive.
Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.
Apply today @Messer Careers and see what we do.
No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.
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Responsibilities
The Route Driver is responsible for the safe delivery and unloading of gas products to local customers using a heavy vehicle. They must also manage delivery documentation, reconcile inventory, and maintain the vehicle in accordance with company safety policies.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes and have at least 1 to 3 years of driving experience. A minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent is required, along with the physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Skills
- Driving
- Customer service
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory management
- Handheld technology
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Vehicle maintenance
- Air brakes operation
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Personal days
- Pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Employee discounts
- Uniform provided
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Route Driver
- Industrial gas
- Class 3 license
- DZ license
- Air brakes
- Cylinder delivery
- Logistics
- Inventory reconciliation
- Handheld devices
- WHMIS
- TDG
- Safety equipment
- Heavy vehicle
- Customer service
- Transportation