DZ Driver
About The Position
Northstar Access is seeking a DZ Driver for their Hamilton, ON yard. This role is responsible for the safe delivery of scaffold gear to construction and industrial market customers. The position involves operating a flatbed vehicle, manual loading and unloading of equipment (frequent lifting up to 50lbs, occasional lifting up to 100lbs), performing pre-trip inspections, ensuring load safety, and maintaining delivery records. The driver must operate the vehicle safely, obey traffic laws, and adhere to company policies. Experience with Moffett trucks is an asset, and training will be provided. The role requires working in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures and involves constant use of arms and hands for manipulating objects.
Requirements
- DZ license
- Experience operating a flatbed truck
- High school education or GED
- Must be able to provide a clean drivers' abstract
- Commercial driving/delivery experience
- Able to communicate well and professional both verbally and in writing
- Frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs
- Strong interpersonal skills
- High level of customer service commitment
- Able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently
- Organized and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
- Must be able to work Full-time with minimal supervision; must be self-directed
- Constant use of arms and hands to reach for, handle, carry, and manipulate objects up to 50lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
- Standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, crouching occurs frequently
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating a Moffett truck, an asset
Responsibilities
- Operate flatbed vehicle to pick up and deliver scaffolding gear and equipment
- Manual loading and unloading required frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs
- Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle
- Deliver gear and equipment over established routes in a timely manner
- Ensure correct loading of vehicle and safety strapping/fastening of gear and equipment
- Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road
- Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding the delivery of goods
- Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems encountered
- Communicate with main office dispatch
- Manual loading and unloading of gear and equipment in a safe manner, using provided tools as appropriate (e.g. dollies, lifts, etc.)
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
- Communicate effectively with the E&D crews, customers, and co-workers
- Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
- Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer or crew problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems
- Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
Benefits
- paid vacation days
- paid sick days
- paid flexible diversity day
- comprehensive health, dental and vision plan
- retirement plan with company contribution
- professional development support
- company incentives such as a referral program
- team-building and social events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
