DZ Driver

Messer Americas; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a Driver for our Ottawa operations. Responsibilities include making deliveries, handling gas products, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a Class 3/DZ license and has strong customer service skills. Join us for competitive pay and excellent benefits in a great work environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick days

Competitive benefits and pension plan

Referral program with incentives

Employee perks and discounts

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes required.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience with school training or 3 years total experience.
• Able to lift goods up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy vehicles for delivering gas products to local customers.
• Balance cylinder load sheets and maintain delivery records.
• Comply with all government regulations and vehicle maintenance policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Tools

Handheld Technology

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
• Set, day-shift schedule - Monday to Friday – 40 hours/week
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including sick days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada.
• Uniform provided
• GPS tablet in the trucks
• Dedicated trucks

What you’ll do:

As one of our Drivers in Ottawa (Unionized position), 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 including 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, observe safety requirements, and wear 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 & Engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual 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 workand 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 builda career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today @Messer Careers and see what we do.

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