Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role is responsible to operate a company vehicle to deliver/pick-up products for customers, branches and suppliers in a professional, timely and safe manner. Being a Delivery Driver for Desco means you are often the final connection between the Company and our valued customers. Our ideal candidate must show professionalism, integrity, skilled product handling, and commitment to providing our customers with the ultimate delivery experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform the delivery and pick up of product for customers, branches and suppliers; ensure proper documentation and signatures.
- Complete all necessary delivery and control documents (i.e. Driver Log Book, Delivery Run Sheets, etc.) according to established procedures, remitting as required.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries, as well as the offloading of material directly to the properly assigned areas in the warehouse. Offload material directly to the proper assigned areas.
- Notify Branch Manager in advance of any delays with time-calls.
- Be first contact for issues with regards to deliveries while, maintaining professional code of conduct at the customer and Branch locations.
- Adhere to all Ministry of Transportation requirements, as well as the Fleet Safety Guidelines of the Company.
- Complete daily circle-check inspections of vehicle and any required inspection documentation, remitting as required.
- Ensure product is safely secured inside the truck prior to vehicle movement and during transport.
- Maintains clean and orderly cab and box; ensures security of product and vehicle at all times.
- Submit run sheets on a daily basis with all required information completed.
- Report maintenance/repair issues of truck to Branch Manager in a timely manner.
- Report incidents/accidents immediately to Branch Manager.
- Provide feedback to Manager on process improvement opportunities. Reports job site progress and new development to Manager.
- Assist in warehouse or branch duties as required.
What You Offer:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Delivery Driver
- Valid DZ Driver’s License
- Clean Driver's Abstract/CVOR
- Previous experience manually offloading customer product orders at delivery locations is an asset
- Previous warehouse experience, an asset
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Familiar with roads across Ontario
- A strong safety and compliance mindset
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills; with a customer service orientation
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with demonstrated experience providing superior customer service
Come be a part of Desco - one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2009 – earning us the ultimate honour of Platinum Club Member Status.
As a leading Canadian owned plumbing, HVAC and hydronics wholesale distributor, we are comprised of 17 locations and 3 luxury showrooms and are a proud supporter and supplier to the essential Plumbing and Heating trade contractors in the Ontario market.
Desco is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to Desco, and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.
By selecting “Apply Now”, you as an applicant hereby give free and express consent for all the information you have provided and will provide to Desco Heating and Plumbing Supply Inc. to be recorded in a file that will be created concerning your application for the position applied above. You have been informed that the file created for your application will be accessible to company personnel involved in the selection and hiring process. It will then be stored for at least 36 months in the company’s candidate database, in accordance with applicable security and confidentiality standards, unless you request its withdrawal and destruction in writing.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, ON N1T 1A7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- 5 Tonne Delivery Truck: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class D License with Airbrake Endorsement (Z) (required)
Work Location: In person
About Desco Plumbing and Heating
Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply is a distributor of plumbing, HVAC, hydronics, pipe, valves and fitting products to the trade contractors in central and south western Ontario. Desco is currently comprised of 17 wholesale warehouses and 3 Water Closet luxury showrooms. Desco is a business unit of Groupe Deschenes.
At DESCO we pride ourselves on the quality of our service; getting you the right product at the right time, by offering same day deliveries. With a wide geography of locations across Central and Western Ontario, DESCO can provide 24hr curb-side pick-ups at our many locations.
DESCO is comprised of one of best and dynamic teams in the industry. Our employees are part of a family that drives our Customer-First mandate. Our team represents some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the industry from our Management Team and Customer Service Department, to our Warehouse, Delivery and Sales.
DESCO (a division of Groupe Deschênes) is part of Canada's largest family-owned plumbing and heating wholesaler. In 1990, Groupe Deschênes entered the Ontario market with the acquisition of Rocamora Bros. Canada Inc. and later expanded its presence with the purchase of Triangle Plumbing and Heating Supply.
In 1997, DESCO decided to target the retail industry of Kitchen and Bath by launching its very own Luxury Bath and Kitchen Showroom concept, The Water Closet. The Water Closet provides high levels of customer service with a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role is responsible to operate a company vehicle to deliver/pick-up products for customers, branches and suppliers in a professional, timely and safe manner. Being a Delivery Driver for Desco means you are often the final connection between the Company and our valued customers. Our ideal candidate must show professionalism, integrity, skilled product handling, and commitment to providing our customers with the ultimate delivery experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform the delivery and pick up of product for customers, branches and suppliers; ensure proper documentation and signatures.
- Complete all necessary delivery and control documents (i.e. Driver Log Book, Delivery Run Sheets, etc.) according to established procedures, remitting as required.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries, as well as the offloading of material directly to the properly assigned areas in the warehouse. Offload material directly to the proper assigned areas.
- Notify Branch Manager in advance of any delays with time-calls.
- Be first contact for issues with regards to deliveries while, maintaining professional code of conduct at the customer and Branch locations.
- Adhere to all Ministry of Transportation requirements, as well as the Fleet Safety Guidelines of the Company.
- Complete daily circle-check inspections of vehicle and any required inspection documentation, remitting as required.
- Ensure product is safely secured inside the truck prior to vehicle movement and during transport.
- Maintains clean and orderly cab and box; ensures security of product and vehicle at all times.
- Submit run sheets on a daily basis with all required information completed.
- Report maintenance/repair issues of truck to Branch Manager in a timely manner.
- Report incidents/accidents immediately to Branch Manager.
- Provide feedback to Manager on process improvement opportunities. Reports job site progress and new development to Manager.
- Assist in warehouse or branch duties as required.
What You Offer:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Delivery Driver
- Valid DZ Driver’s License
- Clean Driver's Abstract/CVOR
- Previous experience manually offloading customer product orders at delivery locations is an asset
- Previous warehouse experience, an asset
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Familiar with roads across Ontario
- A strong safety and compliance mindset
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills; with a customer service orientation
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with demonstrated experience providing superior customer service
Come be a part of Desco - one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2009 – earning us the ultimate honour of Platinum Club Member Status.
As a leading Canadian owned plumbing, HVAC and hydronics wholesale distributor, we are comprised of 17 locations and 3 luxury showrooms and are a proud supporter and supplier to the essential Plumbing and Heating trade contractors in the Ontario market.
Desco is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to Desco, and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.
By selecting “Apply Now”, you as an applicant hereby give free and express consent for all the information you have provided and will provide to Desco Heating and Plumbing Supply Inc. to be recorded in a file that will be created concerning your application for the position applied above. You have been informed that the file created for your application will be accessible to company personnel involved in the selection and hiring process. It will then be stored for at least 36 months in the company’s candidate database, in accordance with applicable security and confidentiality standards, unless you request its withdrawal and destruction in writing.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, ON N1T 1A7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- 5 Tonne Delivery Truck: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class D License with Airbrake Endorsement (Z) (required)
Work Location: In person
About Desco Plumbing and Heating
Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply is a distributor of plumbing, HVAC, hydronics, pipe, valves and fitting products to the trade contractors in central and south western Ontario. Desco is currently comprised of 17 wholesale warehouses and 3 Water Closet luxury showrooms. Desco is a business unit of Groupe Deschenes.
At DESCO we pride ourselves on the quality of our service; getting you the right product at the right time, by offering same day deliveries. With a wide geography of locations across Central and Western Ontario, DESCO can provide 24hr curb-side pick-ups at our many locations.
DESCO is comprised of one of best and dynamic teams in the industry. Our employees are part of a family that drives our Customer-First mandate. Our team represents some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the industry from our Management Team and Customer Service Department, to our Warehouse, Delivery and Sales.
DESCO (a division of Groupe Deschênes) is part of Canada's largest family-owned plumbing and heating wholesaler. In 1990, Groupe Deschênes entered the Ontario market with the acquisition of Rocamora Bros. Canada Inc. and later expanded its presence with the purchase of Triangle Plumbing and Heating Supply.
In 1997, DESCO decided to target the retail industry of Kitchen and Bath by launching its very own Luxury Bath and Kitchen Showroom concept, The Water Closet. The Water Closet provides high levels of customer service with a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.