DZ Driver

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime

Excellent benefits

RRSP match

Safety gear provided

Uniform provided

Year-round employment

Training and development

Job summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited in Ottawa is seeking a customer-oriented delivery driver to transport and handle pump and generator equipment. You will load, secure, and deliver items, maintain records, and perform daily vehicle inspections.

The role requires a valid Class DZ license, comfort with outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime, safety, and teamwork are emphasized as part of a stable, year-round career.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class DZ driver’s license with a clean record.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up a fleet of pump and generator equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and secure loads per safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate delivery and pickup records.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and check fluid levels.
• Obtain customer signature on contracts and inform supervisor of issues.
• Communicate delays and new sales opportunities to management.
• Provide basic instruction on safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Driving

Safety-conscious

Communication

Team player

Tools

Flat-bed trucks

Job description

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team. Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary, with overtime available
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• Uniform, safety boots/shoes, safety gear provided
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver and pick up a fleet of pump and generator equipment (diesel generators and pumps of various voltages, dewatering and sewage pumps, etc.).
• Load and unload equipment; secure loaded equipment per company safe work procedures and inspect in transit if necessary.
• Maintain accurate delivery and pickup records.
• Perform vehicle inspections daily, as well as checking gas, oil and other fluid levels.
• Secure customer signature on contract, if not already signed.
• Inform supervisor of difficulties with deliveries or pickups.
• Inform management of new sales opportunities and job sites.
• Double check delivered items to make sure customers receive exactly what they ordered.
• Communicate with dispatch if behind schedule, so customers may be notified.
• If equipment is missing or broken upon pick up fill out the appropriate forms and get customer’s signature. Turn in these forms to Branch Manager, along with pick up sheets. Tag and move broken equipment to repair area.
• Provide basic instruction to customers on the safe operation of equipment if necessary.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Valid Class DZ driver’s license with a clean or satisfactory driver’s abstract (no more than three demerit points). You will be required to provide a copy of your updated driver’s abstract upon request.
• Comfortable with working outdoors year-round and driving in varying weather / road conditions.
• Comfortable with manual transmission.
• Comfortable with city driving.
• Highly safety-focused and professional; take pride in your vehicle and your responsibility as a driver.
• Experience with load securement and transportation of heavy equipment on flat-bed trucks is required.
• Experience transporting / working with pump and power equipment is an asset.
• Available and willing to work overtime when required and on an on-call rotation if required.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods. Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Highly safety-focused and professional; take pride in your vehicle and your responsibility as a driver.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
• Strong team-player with effective communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with a team.
• Flexibility; must be comfortable with managing and adapting to multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our team using human judgment.

Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00 per Hour

Location: 5654 Doncaster Road Ottawa, ON K1G 3N4

At Cooper Equipment Rentals, it’s about more than equipment - it’s the people behind it. Proudly Canadian owned since 1972, we are one professional team driven by honesty, reliability, and fresh thinking. We’re known for top-quality equipment, but what truly sets us apart is our expertise, customer service, and safety-first mindset. Every role at Cooper plays a part in building and maintaining the communities we live and work in. If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow with a company that’s going places - welcome to the Cooper Difference.