Midland Courier is currently seeking a Straight Truck Driver based in Ottawa, ON The selected candidate will be a reliable person with a strong work ethic, great and positive attitude and exceptional customer service skills.
Main Role:
The successful candidate will handle the loading and unloading of shipments, verify delivery accuracy, and ensure all deliveries are completed in accordance with company procedures. In this role, you will also be responsible for maintaining the vehicle in a safe and clean operating condition and adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent customer service skills are essential for success in this role.
Work Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, with occasional Monday shifts as required. Start and end times may vary based on operational needs. Candidates must be available to start as early as 7:00 a.m. and work until as late as 7:00 p.m.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Hourly rates $52.31
• Excess KM Supplement $0.25/km - over 161 total kms/day on normal delivery route.
• Fuel purchased at authorized by the Company fuel stops will be charged to the Owner Operator at a rate of $0.408 on gasoline or diesel.
• Uniform Allowance of $500 per unit, per year.
• $200 safety bonus per quarter if qualified.
• Ongoing training and advancement possibilities
• Follow the pickup and delivery procedure.
• Load and unload the Straight Truck properly and in a safe manner to avoid damaging packages.
• Accurately process daily pickup and delivery records while ensuring timely deliveries.
• Maintain company equipment standards.
• Listen to and communicate efficiently with the customer.
• Drive and use equipment (Hand Cart) while following safety procedures and traffic laws.
• Work in accordance with the safety regulation, company rules and procedures.
• Report any incident, accident, injury, damage.
• Scheduled start and end times may vary depending on business needs
• Education Required: High School or GED.
• Class G driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ safe currier experience required.
• Clean driver’s abstract and criminal search.
• Must have a reliable 5-ton Straight Truck equipped with a rear lift gate and heater/ reefer unit and be no more than eight years old.
• The Straight Truck should be in good condition (Checkups / Maintenance).
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. using the proper equipment.
• Excellent work ethic and reliability.
• Safety conscious.
• The successful applicant would have to brand the vehicle midland logos in green.
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. Since 1882 our focus has been on providing quality products and superior service to customers around the world. Our head offices are in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies in various business segments:
Forestry & Forest Products
Transportation
Shipbuilding & Industrial Marine
Retail & Distribution
Industrial Equipment, Construction Services & Building Materials
Specialty Printing
Consumer Packaged Goods
Food Processing
At J.D. Irving, Limited our core values form the foundation of our company’s story and how we operate on a daily basis. J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders".
