Transfer Truck Driver

GMS Canada; Langford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Benefits

Group RRSP

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Professional Growth

Training Programs

Job summary

GMS Canada in Langford, BC, is seeking a Driver to safely operate a commercial vehicle for delivering building materials to customer job sites. The role involves on-site delivery, light physical labour, and maintaining professional communication with customers and dispatch.

Qualified candidates have a valid Class 3 / DZ license with a clean abstract, strong communication skills, basic math, and basic hand tool ability. High school completion is preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Basic hand tool skills.
• Completion of high school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to the assigned area as directed by the customer.
• Prioritize personal safety and the safety of those around you.
• Communicate professionally with customers, co-workers, and trades on site.
• Maintain contact with dispatch and work to resolve issues as they arise.
• Prepare trucks for reloading and assist warehouse staff as needed.
• Verify load security and accuracy.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers.
• Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematics

Hand tools

High school education

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Position Purpose:

Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of a commercial vehicle in the transportation and placements of building materials on customer job sites. Drivers must also assist with onsite delivery requiring physical labour in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver materials to the assigned area as directed by the customer.
• Prioritize personal safety and the safety of those around you.
• Communicate professionally with customers, co-workers, and trades on site.
• Maintain contact with dispatch and work to resolve issues as they arise.
• Prepare trucks for reloading and assist warehouse staff as needed.
• Verify load security and accuracy.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers.
• Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.

Basic Requirements:

• Valid Class 3 / DZ driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Basic hand tool skills.
• Completion of high school preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Frequent climbing up and down stairs.
• Pulling, pushing, bending, and twisting movements to transfer building materials between truck and job site.

The (range of) compensation for this position is $23.27 to $27.45

Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Langford

1210 Chidlow Connector Road Langford, BC V9C 3W7

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Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.

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