Bulk Driver –Edmonton AB
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Edmonton AB
Hours: 5:30 AM until deliveries are completed
Start time is normally 7am, but sometimes 5am when going out of town. It could be a 9-hour or 14-hour day when going on the island.
Salary: $35 - $37/hr. + 7% Bonus
Training Period: 8-12 weeks
Department: Supply Chain – Distribution and Warehouse
Reporting Manager: Distribution Manager
Job Summary:
The primary objective of the Bulk Driver is to safely and efficiently transport and unload bulk goods between company and the client.
PERKS:
- Day 1: Company paid individual or family benefits
- Day 1: 6% company contribution to pension plan
- Full-time, permanent position with a highly competitive total compensation package, commensurate with experience
- 6% bi-weekly employer contribution to the company pension plan
- Paid vacation and floater days to support work-life balance
- A vibrant, inclusive workplace culture that loves to celebrate its people, with:
- BBQs
- Ticket giveaways for sporting events
- Holiday parties and cultural celebrations
- Food trucks and ice cream days
- Lunch & Learns
Key Accountabilities:
- Liaise with dispatcher and organize daily packaged goods & bulk shipments using the fleet of trucks.
- Perform all required bulk, package and warehouse duties including lift truck operations.
- Long distance and overnight driving during multiple day deliveries may be required as may overtime due to run schedule, weather, or work volume.
- Receive and follow direction from management.
- Attend Safety and Compliance Seminars and constantly strive to maintain a safe working environment.
Key Competencies:
- Make bulk deliveries at customer sites.
- Assist the warehouse operator with loading and unloading the truck.
- Transport motor oil in both bulk and packaged formats.
o Delivery Provinces Include (routes may last 1 to 2 days.):
o Most of Alberta – Towns between Edmonton and Peace River, Lethbridge – Cold Lake.
- Part of BC – Edmonton to Fort St. John and towns between.
- Most of Saskatchewan Towns between Edmonton and Swift Current, Choice land.
- Saskatoon
- Perform daily truck inspections.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Operate either a hybrid truck or a semi-trailer, depending on the delivery run.
- Start work at 5:30 a.m. and continue until all deliveries are completed.
- Complete approximately eight deliveries per day on average.
- Participate in overnight runs, with trips lasting up to three days in duration.
- Must be self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work well with others
- Ability to manage workloads in a busy work environment and be flexible to change (flow to the work)
- Must be in good physical condition to adequately manage physical aspects of tasks
- Ability to work independently and be self-driven without supervision
- Takes responsibility to “own the job” and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of the work
- Team player who demonstrates respect for others and is performance driven to achieve departmental goals and objectives
- Exceptional communication skills with a focus on customer service
- Superior analytical and rationalization skills
- Familiarity and comprehension of all work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Ability to work overtime on a daily basis or as may be required due to run schedule, weather, or work volume.
Education / Experience:
- AZ or Class 1 License and a clear Driver abstract
- Air Brakes certification required
- Relevant driving experience required. Experience in or ability to deliver bulk oil.
- Lift truck experience with valid lift truck training or ability to obtain
- Good reading comprehension, writing and mathematical skills
- Minimum 5 - 10 years of professional driving experience. Driving in the mountains is preferred.
- Must be able to travel up to 2 days across the province.
- Experience driving semi-trailer trucks is ideal.
- Reliability, punctuality, and strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills (Intermediate English).
- Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Required to successfully pass an aptitude test to demonstrate the required competency level and demonstrate continuing competency in the position
- Ability to maintain/acquire proficiency in relevant regulatory training and certifications as required by position such as, but not limited to, WHMIS, Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Must have, or be able to acquire, the skills required to successfully demonstrate basic PC skills (MS Suite and Axapta) and proficiency in internet navigation
- Comprehensive geographical knowledge of the province, especially main highways and major cities currently serviced by the fleet.
Working Conditions:
- All required PPE must be worn while performing tasks
- Out of City travel and overnight stays during multiple day deliveries is a requirement
- Hours of work may vary according to operational needs such as vacations, absences, and fluctuating workloads
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
- Must have a valid AZ or Class 1 License and a clear Driver abstract
- Do you have your Air Brakes certification ?
- Must be able to travel up to 2 days across the province .
Work Location: On the road
