Class 1 Driver

The Dufresne Group • Calgary, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Distribution, Transportation and Repair team members play a critical role in our success. They are thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and passionate about providing an amazing guest experience. If you love working as a team and want to help Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you to join us! We are currently seeking a Class 1 Driver for our Calgary Distribution Centre located at Bay 65-5805 76th Avenue SE. This is a great opportunity if you’re a Class 1 Driver looking for weekend work (shifts will typically fall on Saturdays) primarily on-site at our DC.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent skills and experience.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement, with a clean Driver Abstract.
• At least 1 year of Class 1 Driver experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good physical condition with stamina to lift at least 50 – 100 pounds.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must be reliable and able to work a flexible schedule (shifts will primarily fall on Saturdays, with some potential for weekday shifts as required for vacation coverage).
• Must be available to change schedule and work overtime with short notice, as required.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• An up-to-date medical certificate will be required as a pre-requisite for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hand tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide an exceptional delivery service to our customers.
• Deliver and pick up product at various vendors using a semi-tractor, 27’ and 53’ trailers.
• Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip audits as required to meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Complete all required Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and comply and present all HOS logs electronically when checked at a scale or stopped by the authorities.
• Complete all assigned documentation related to the delivery of the product.
• Abide by all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations concerning commercial truck drivers.
• Communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) regarding the delivery truck.
• Support spotting of trailers as needed.

Benefits

• Market competitive wages starting at $21 per hour.
• Part-time weekend schedule, with occasional opportunity for weekday shifts.
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.
• The opportunity to work at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED