Are you looking to work with a team of outstanding individuals?

Gilmer's Home Hardware Building Centre is a well-known, long-standing Home Hardware Building Centre with tremendous strength in products such as building materials, home décor, flooring, outdoor living and gardening products.

Since inception, our goal has been to provide our builders, contractors and DIY customers with the best possible shopping experience supported by a wide range of products and services. Our commitment to hiring and training great staff and associates has allowed us to deliver on that goal. We truly value our people and support them with programs that have increased tenures well beyond industry norms.

We currently have an immediate need for a mature, licensed DZ driver to join our delivery team.

This position comes with opportunity for growth for the candidate demonstrating a solid work ethic and "does what it takes" approach.

DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Yard Manager, the ideal team member operates vehicles which require a “DZ” license designation. The Driver is responsible for the delivery of material to customers in accordance with safety regulations and ensures excellent service is provided to the customer in person.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Prepare customer orders, pick product, secure orders on skids, band and wrap according to weather and loading conditions.

· Prepare vehicle for delivery. Verify that all products are securely loaded and protected from the elements and all accompanying paperwork is available.

· Operate two way radio and cell phone to receive instructions and provide status updates.

· Assists in the yard and receiving department when there are no scheduled deliveries.

· Performs other job-related duties as required.

SKILLS:

· Position requires an ability to work well under pressure, employing effective decision-making (judgment) under sometimes stressful and unpredictable circumstances.





· Position requires good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to assess customer requirements and provide satisfactory solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must hold a valid “DZ” level driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Be able to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check.
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
- Must have strong communication skills and be able to understand customer requirements.
- Strong reading and comprehension of written and printed materials, including information presented in numerical form.
- Must have good knowledge of the layout of city roadways, maintain awareness of road restrictions and can source alternative routes.
- Must be familiar with basic home building construction in order to sequence loads.
- A valid Boom ticket is an asset but not a must.

Why Join Our Team? By joining the Gilmer's HHBC family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

· We recognize our biggest asset: our people

· An inclusive and safe working environment.

· Promotion of a work life balance.

· We offer super competitive compensation structure including paid vacation time.

· There is tremendous opportunity for advancement, growth and continuous learning.

· Opportunity to enrol in our outstanding extended health and dental benefits.

· Available retirement savings matching program.

· Dynamic team environment with an employer who is involved in the community.

· Exclusive store discount.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job chance, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Licence/Certification:
- DZ Licence (required)
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- BOOM ticket (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 DZ Delivery Driver (Port Hope)
🏢 Home Hardware Building Centre
📍 Port Hope