Job Duties

• Safely operate delivery truck to pick up and deliver various products obeying all rules of the road
• Communicate with central dispatch as well as customers and co-workers
• Perform daily pre-trip inspection, keep vehicle clean and ensure proper preventative maintenance and lubrication is carried out as required
• Achieve and surpass propane/petroleum, burner fuels objectives at minimum costs as measured by liters delivered/kilometers, cost/kilometers and liters/delivery
• Provide automatic delivery of burner fuels based on degree days; provides delivery of other fuels as required and maintains appropriate levels
• Record loading of products on Transport Dip forms for Dangerous Goods Documents when delivering petroleum
• Record information concerning unloading of products on Transport Dip forms for each location
• Use defensive driving skills and techniques
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicle
• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, and weight
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed
• Check vehicle before driving to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicle
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable regulations
• Maintain current legislated or company required licenses, permits and certificates
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, etc. by manual or electronic means
• Maintain truck’s overall service and perform required inspections
• Use safe loading and unloading procedures
• Ensure bulk plant operations are secured whenever unattended
• Adhere to Gasoline Handling Act regulations for loading and unloading and report all malfunctions of equipment promptly to the Supervisor
• Be aware of steps and procedures required in case of accidents involving hazardous products and follow procedures as stipulated
• Promote Co-opérative Régionale’s products, services and philosophy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Clean Driver’s Abstract
• Valid DZ License
• Propane/Petroleum Delivery Experience an asset
• Computer knowledge
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
• High level of personal integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Confident, consistent decisive personality
• Must be able to work with little supervision
• Good knowledge of the Highway Traffic, the Truck Transportation and Gasoline Handling Acts.
• Knowledge of the Co-op’s organization, policies and principles

Work Conditions

• Physical activity required
• Travel required
• Work in excessive heat in the summer
• Work in changing weather and hazardous driving conditions in the winter
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Deadlines and irregular hours of work
• Weekend work required, on occasion
• Exposure to fumes

What We Offer

• Clothing Allowance
• Pension
• Health Benefits