Route Driver

Messer Americas; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Home daily

40 hours/week

Job summary

Messer is seeking a Driver for Halifax to operate a well-maintained 5- or 10-ton truck and deliver gas products to local customers. You will load/unload cylinders, balance records, and represent Messer with professionalism on every customer visit.

The role requires a valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes, 1 year of driving experience (or 3 years with training), and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. A clean driving abstract and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes.
• Minimum 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 readily available to submit).
• Ability to handle and lift goods up to 60 lbs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry (assets).
• Experience using handheld electronic devices (assets).

Responsibilities

• Multiple deliveries (loading and unloading of cylinders) daily for local customers within the assigned area.
• Balancing cylinder load sheets and daily cylinder records.
• Some administration duties including using handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile inventories.
• Comply with all government regulations.
• Maintaining vehicles per policy, observing safety requirements, and reporting hazards.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Driving experience

Heavy vehicle operation

Education

Grade 12

Equivalent experience

Tools

Handheld devices

WHMIS/TDG certification

Gas/welding knowledge

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®

• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.

• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $55,000 to $73,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.

• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs.

• Referral program: Employees can refer to talent and earn!

• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

• Uniform provided

• Home daily, regular day-shift schedule - Monday to Friday – 40 hours/week

• Newer fleet / well-maintained equipment

What you’ll do:

As one of our Drivers, 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 include 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, observing safety requirements, and wearing 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 and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with 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.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.