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DZ Truck Delivery Driver (Seasonal)

Schomberg, ON
Mid Level
contract
seasonal

About the role

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited (BTN) is one of the largest and most respected growers of garden plants in Canada. We are proud to service garden retailers, landscape contractors, municipalities, and golf courses throughout Canada and the United States.

We service our customers from four farms in Ontario and one in British Columbia with a total land base of over 800 acres. BTN specializes in building full-service programs in the following categories: Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, Broadleaf Evergreens, Holiday Greens, Vines, Perennials, Trees, Small Fruits and Tropicals. BTN is not limited to supplying only these programs to our customers; Using a wide network of over 300 growers, we are able to bring products from around the world, keeping up to date with trends and consumer demands to build programs for our retail and wholesale partners.

**Available now, this is the seasonal trucking opportunity you’ve been looking for!
Come discover why our drivers choose year after year to deliver with BTN.

As a valued member of our driver team, you will be responsible for on-time delivery of our beautiful and hand crafted Holiday arrengements, fresh and fragrant wreaths, and fresh cut products. Being the first face seen by our valued customers, you provide expert service in representing our brand professionally. Come excel as the final critical link in our unbroken chain of success.

BTN is the place for you!

Job Type: Seasonal Truck Driver
Contract Length: 6-8 weeks
Expected Hours: Up to 60 hours per week
Schedule:

  • 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts (as required)
  • Day, evening, night, morning shifts
  • Monday to Sunday, including weekends and holidays

Work Location: In-person

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Seasonal Driver to transport finished goods and raw materials to and from BTN farms, retailers, and vendors. This role involves driving, operating a liftgate, moving heavy racks, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, reliable, and able to maintain a demanding delivery schedule while representing our brand professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a company vehicle to transport goods and materials to and from designated locations.
  • Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues, performing preventative maintenance as needed.
  • Follow the routes provided and meet delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Load, transport, and deliver items to clients or businesses safely and on time.
  • Use a liftgate to offload predominately metal racks with wheels and occasionally wood racks/pallets, weighing up to 750 pounds (a pump truck may be used).
  • Break down empty racks, organize them in the truck, and ensure maximum rack capacity for return trips.
  • Provide excellent customer service, representing the BTN brand professionally.
  • Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles as required.
  • Complete delivery and return documentation accurately and on time.
  • Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and functionality.

Job Requirements:

  • Valid AZ or DZ License.
  • Clean driver’s abstract and updated CVOR.
  • Ability to load/unload racks and maintain a demanding delivery schedule.
  • Safety-oriented with a strong commitment to following protocols.
  • Physically capable of pushing/pulling racks weighing up to 750 pounds (with appropriate equipment).
  • Experience driving a straight truck and/or tractor-trailer (1 year required).
  • Experience delivering freight in a straight truck or tractor-trailer (1 year required).
  • Strong organizational skills to efficiently break down and organize racks in the truck.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
  • Good attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

Additional Details:

  • Position is compensated as an hourly rate + Performance Bonus.
  • Deliveries can occur Monday to Sunday, with an expected schedule of 6 days per week and up to 60 hours per week.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy racks weighing up to 750 pounds (with appropriate equipment).
  • Frequent bending, stooping, and standing for long periods.

Why Join BTN?
BTN is the place for you if you’re looking for a seasonal role with a dynamic team. You’ll have the opportunity to represent our brand, provide exceptional service to our valued customers, and contribute to the success of our operations.

About Brookdale Treeland Nurseries

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Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited (BTN) is one of the largest and most respected growers of garden plants in Canada. We are proud to service garden retailers, landscape contractors, municipalities, and golf courses throughout Canada and the northern United States.