AZ Transit Driver - Ottawa

Gordon Food Service Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Canada is seeking a dedicated Driver to join their team in Ottawa. This role involves transporting trailers, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining safety standards. Applicants should have a valid AZ driver's license and at least 2 years of driving experience. Enjoy competitive benefits, a family-oriented culture, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Prescription Drug Benefits

Company Matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

Flexible Benefits Program

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 license is a MUST.
• Minimum of 2 years of AZ driving experience is required.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers.
• Ensure safe, accurate, efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles.

Skills

Punctuality

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Goal Oriented

Education

Valid AZ drivers license

Minimum 2 years of AZ driving experience

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and wehave an amazing story to share. Heres a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Theres a seat at our table for you...

The successful candidate should reside in Ottawa

Position Summary :

Shifts will start and end in Ottawa. Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) while transporting loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner. Presents a positive image when delivering to our volume customers. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail safe work habits and working knowledge of refrigerated van.

What We Offer :

Medical Dental Prescription Drug and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Profit Sharing

125 year family owned and operated company history

Family culture and advancement opportunities

Skills Knowledge and Ability Required :

Valid AZ drivers license with a clean commercial drivers abstract

Previous professional driving experience is preferred

Ability to work in a variety of weather temperature and road conditions

Essential Functions :

Ensures safe accurate timely and efficient deliveries of GFS products.

Transports loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner.

Collaborates with the Manager Assistant Transportation Manager and / or dispatcher for work assignments changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.

Perform proper equipment maintenance monitor reefer temperature and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.

Complete daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.

Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.

Perform daily pre / post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment. Completes check in process accurately and on time. Manage paperwork to include register credits pick-ups etc

Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other GFS employees.

Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas. Attending department meetings

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Valid Class 1 license is a MUST

A minimum of 2 years of AZ driving experience is required.

Requires punctuality problem solving and attention to detail.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.

Must be goal oriented with a positive can-do attitude.

Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting pushing pulling of product.

GFSCA

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting