AZ or DZ Driver
Department: Operations- Delivery
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Ottawa
Compensation
AZ Driver and Boom Operator: Starting hourly rate of $30.08
DZ Driver and Boom Operator: Starting hourly rate of $27.34
Position Summary
Founded by the visionary Morin Brothers in 1986, Morin Supply has evolved into a leading distributor of specialty construction products and materials. Trusted by homeowners, contractors, engineers, and architects alike, we are committed to delivering the highest quality products from the industry's most respected manufacturers.
Join our team and become a part of a company where excellence is at the core of everything we do, driving industry innovation and advancing your career. Together, we build the future through Excellence, Passion and Solutions. As one of our AZ or DZ Drivers, you will deliver material to job sites, inspect and maintain trucks, report shortages and claims to the Operations Manager, and assist in loading and storing materials. Boom Equipped Truck for unloading, hoisting and placement of material.
At Morin Supply, we aim to be the easiest building supply company to deal with.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, load, secure, transport, and unload construction materials using company vehicles and equipment.
- Plan delivery routes and verify delivery locations in accordance with dispatcher schedules.
- Ensure loads are properly distributed, secured, protected from weather, and transported in compliance with Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regulations.
- Safely operate AZ or DZ vehicles, including truck and trailer combinations where required.
- Operate a boom-equipped truck to unload, hoist, and place materials in accordance with manufacturer specifications, company procedures, and applicable safety regulations.
- Assess job site conditions, including ground stability and overhead hazards, to ensure safe vehicle and boom operation.
- Install stabilizer pads and take appropriate measures to maintain truck and boom stability during unloading operations.
- Use a signal person when required to ensure safe maneuvering, loading, unloading, and boom operation.
- Deliver and place materials neatly and accurately according to customer instructions.
- Collect payments for COD deliveries and obtain customer signatures for all required delivery documentation.
- Report inventory, shipping, receiving, damage, and delivery discrepancies and obtain proper authorization before proceeding.
- Complete daily vehicle inspections, logbooks, and required reports in accordance with company policies and MTO requirements.
- Perform routine checks of vehicle and boom equipment, including tires, lights, brakes, fluids, hydraulic systems, and safety devices, and report deficiencies immediately.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable transportation, occupational health and safety, and company policies and procedures.
- Ensure guardrails, scaffolds, or other safety systems removed during deliveries are promptly reinstalled before leaving the area.
- Maintain a clean and professional vehicle appearance and work environment.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and conduct all work in a safe and professional manner.
- Provide courteous and professional customer service at all times.
- Communicate delivery status, arrivals, departures, and operational updates to designated personnel.
- Work at various job sites throughout the region, starting and ending shifts at Morin Supply's Ottawa location.
- Must be available to work one mandatory Saturday in July, prior to the Civic Holiday weekend, to support annual inventory activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations.
Education
- High School Diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
Experience
- 1 year Truck Driving (AZ or DZ license)
- 1 year Boom operator experience is considered an asset but not required
License or Certification
- AZ or DZ License with clean driving record
- Insurability for driving and clean MVR
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract and insurable at a regular rate by the insurers of the employer.
- Valid Working at Heights certification is considered an asset
- Valid Boom operator’s license and endorsement is considered an asset (MTCU 0-8 TON)
- Experience with other hydraulic equipment is considered an asset
Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities
- Ability to do arithmetic, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
- Communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
- Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed in designated area
Physical Demands
- Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, with manual dexterity and see acute depth perception and field of vision
- Trunk rotation with 20 lbs. at arms length 180 degrees from side to side.
- Bend, stoop or squat to floor level on a repetitive basis.
- Reach over head to grasp materials
- Strength (lift, carry, push and pull): Maximum lift, 100 lbs.; Frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs
Environment and Working Conditions
- Work outside in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.
- Work with mechanical equipment on daily basis.
- Early morning start time is required
Why Work For Us?
We believe in supporting our team both inside and outside of work. When you join us, you can expect:
- 2 weeks of vacation to support work life balance
- 6 sick days for when you need to take care of yourself or your family
- Competitive health and dental benefits for you and your family
- RRSP employer matching program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support
- Investment in your growth through ongoing professional development and education opportunities
Morin Supply is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized communities, persons with disabilities, people from gender-diverse communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. We are committed to an inclusive selection process and a barrier-free workplace.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All information collected during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation in Ontario and Quebec.
Offers of employment may be subject to reference checks, verification of qualifications, and role-specific requirements such as driving record checks or safety certifications, where applicable.
Accessibility & AODA Compliance
Morin Supply is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we will provide accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment, selection, and employment process upon request. If you require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs in a manner that respects dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.
Pay: $27.34-$30.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
