Driver

About this Opportunity:

Are you looking to join a dedicated team?  Then Rona is the place for you! We pride ourselves in delivering excellent service to our valued customers and making a difference in our communities.

Our Rona team is seeking a Driver for its Arnprior location. The successful candidate will be a self-directed and motivated collaborator who can work independently.

Title: Driver   

Reports to:  Yard Foreman

Job Type:  Full-time, permanent, union

Schedule:  Monday to Friday

General Accountabilities

As a Truck Driver at RONA, you will be responsible for the safety delivery of building materials and home improvement products to customers, job sites, and other RONA locations.  This position requires a customer-focused attitude, a strong sense of responsibility, and adherence to all safety and transportation regulations.

Specific Accountabilities

• Work in an environment whereby the employee is involved in and committed to the success of the organization, and which contributes to health and safety in an accident-free workplace.
• Safely operate a RONA delivery truck to transport products to residential and commercial locations.
• Load and unload materials using proper handling techniques (may include use of forklift or truck-mounted crane).
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report any maintenance needs.
• Follow delivery schedules and routes as provided by dispatch.
• Ensure accuracy of delivered materials with accompanying paperwork.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service during deliveries.
• Comply with all company, provincial, and federal transportation regulations

Skills and Knowledge

Success in this role will Include (but not be limited to) knowledge of building materials and experience in a retail yard. Ability to drive, load/unload trucks, lifts, etc.  Ability to operate all required equipment and vehicles. Construction experience would also be an asset.

• Commitment to assisting in the process of delivering products on time.
• Commitment to high standards of procedural safety and regulatory compliance.
• Commitment to a high level of customer service.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently, react to changing internal or external needs.

Education/Experience

• Valid Class 3 or Class 1 driver’s license (depending on truck size/region).
• Clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Minimum 1-2 years of truck driving experience (preferably in a retail or construction environment).
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (e.g. forklift, boom truck) – certification an asset.
• Strong customer service skills and professional appearance.
• Good physical condition, able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Knowledge of local area and ability to follow GPS/route maps.     

Rona celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact lori@sullivan.ca with the position you are interested in.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.