Class 1 Driver

The Dufresne Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Best Managed Companies

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

The Dufresne Group is seeking a Class 1 Driver for the Winnipeg Distribution Centre, located at 230 Panet Road. The role starts at $24 per hour and is full-time, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays as required.

Responsibilities include delivering, picking up, and documenting shipments while maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates have a Class 1 license with Air Brake endorsement, a clean driving record, and at least one year of experience, plus strong communication and physical stamina to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement and a clean abstract.
• Minimum 1 year of Class 1 Driver experience.
• Hand tools experience is an asset.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Lifts 50–100 pounds with good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up product at vendors using semi-tractor, 27’ and 53’ trailers.
• Provide exceptional delivery service as part of a team.
• Follow all safety practices and regulatory rules.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and complete HOS logs.
• Complete all required delivery documentation.
• Communicate mechanical or other issues with trucks; assist trailer spotting.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

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 Driverfor our Winnipeg Distribution Centrelocated at230 Panet Road. Ashley Canada - The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Market competitive wages starting at $24 per hour.
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.
• The opportunity to work at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As a Class 1 Driver, you will:

• 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.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• 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.
• Experience with hand tools is an asset.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good physical condition with stamina to lift at least 50 – 100 pounds.

Other information:

• Must be reliable and able to work a flexible schedule, Full-time, Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm, occasional Saturdays as required
• 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.