Class 3 Driver

 Class 3 Driver
(Seasonal Full Time w/Opportunity for Full Time Work)

About Shelmerdine Garden Centre Ltd.
For 89 years, Shelmerdine has been Manitoba’s premier destination for gardening, home décor, and fashion. As a locally owned and operated business, we’re proud to foster a welcoming and innovative work environment where growth of plants, people, and big ideas, is always in season.

Now, we’re growing in a whole new direction with the launch of Shelmerdine Supply.  A new division focused on providing professional-grade landscape construction materials to homeowners and contractors alike. With over 100,000 visitors annually, this new venture offers exciting opportunities for team members ready to build something from the ground up.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Opportunity: Help shape and grow a new division.
• Room to Grow: We believe in long-term careers and reward initiative with advancement opportunities.
• Great Work Environment: Join a workplace where collaboration, creativity, and innovation are valued every day.
• Perks and Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package, potential for a company vehicle, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
  

Position Overview:

The Class 3 Driver is a seasonal, full-time position responsible for the safe delivery of landscape and construction materials from April 15 to November 1.

This role requires experience operating both a dual axle flat deck with moffett and air brakes, tandem axel and dump with air brakes, while providing professional customer service on delivery sites.

Success in this role is measured by safe driving practices, on-time deliveries, and positive customer interactions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Safely operate Class 3 equipment including dual axle flat deck with moffett and air brakes, tandem axel and dump with air brakes.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload materials at residential and commercial sites
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensure load securement complies with Manitoba transportation regulations
• Follow assigned delivery routes and schedules
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
• Maintain cleanliness and care of assigned vehicle

• Represent Shelmerdine Supply professionally on job sites
• Communicate delivery details clearly with customers
• Obtain required delivery documentation and signatures
• Address delivery issues professionally and promptly

• Adhere to provincial transportation and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate driver logs and documentation
• Follow company safety policies and PPE requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Manitoba Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake
• Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience
• Experience with flat deck trucks and Moffett forklifts preferred
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Strong understanding of load securement regulations
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs as required
• Professional communication and customer service skills
  
  

Key Competencies

• Safety-first mindset
• Reliability and time management
• Strong customer service skills
• Equipment care and responsibility
• Problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail

Hours of Work

Hours will vary seasonally based on operational demand:

• Busy periods may average 50+ hours per week

Weekend work is required. To be successful in this role, effective delegation and staff training are essential to allow for time off during peak spring and summer seasons.

Vacation Restrictions

There may be vacation restrictions dependent on seasonality that can be discussed directly with the department manager.