Midland Courier is currently seeking a Straight Truck Driver Owner Operator 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.
In this role, you will handle the loading and unloading of shipments, verify delivery accuracy, and ensure all deliveries are completed in accordance with company procedures. 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.
Work Schedule
Monday 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. Please note that occasional Monday shifts may be scheduled as a day off.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate $52.31
- Excess KM supplement $0.25/km for over 161 total kms/day on normal delivery route
- Fuel at authorized company fuel stops charged at $0.408 per gasoline or diesel unit
- Uniform allowance $500 per unit, per year
- $200 safety bonus per quarter if qualified
- Ongoing training and advancement possibilities
Responsibilities
- Follow pickup and delivery procedures
- Load and unload the straight truck properly and safely 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 customers
- Drive and use equipment (hand cart) while following safety procedures and traffic laws
- Work in accordance with safety regulations, company rules and procedures
- Report any incident, accident, injury, damage
- Scheduled start and end times may vary depending on business needs
Qualifications
- Education required: High School or GED
- Class G driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ safe courier experience required
- Clean driver’s abstract and criminal search
- Must have a reliable 3-ton straight truck equipped with a rear lift gate and heater/reefer unit and be no more than eight years old
- Truck should be in good condition (maintenance checkups)
- Positive communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs using proper equipment
- Excellent work ethic and reliability
- Safety conscious
- Vehicle branding with Midland logos in green