DZ Boom Driver (90019)
Company
ABC Supply Co.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$27–$30 an hour
Posted
17 hours ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
If you’re a licensed DZ Boom Driver looking to advance your career with a nationally established company, look no further.
ABC Supply, North America’s largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home every night. In this role, you will ensure the safety of each delivery from the moment you leave the facility until you have completed each job.
Using the boom crane truck, the driver delivers shingles and other roofing related material to various sites and unloads per customers instructions as to placement and locations.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on vehicle and equipment operated.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maintain Truck Logs of working hours, addresses of loads, and of vehicle service and repair status.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver and delivery logbook.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks, when needed. Ensure invoice or packing slip accompany shipment.
• Deliver product with proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.
• Provide feedback regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
• Maintain trucks overall service and perform required inspections.
• Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
• Train others when required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Boom Truck experience an asset
• O-8 Ton Boom License an asset
• Forklift experience is an asset.
• Current Clean Drivers Abstract – Yearly
• D license with Air brake endorsement (DZ)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Strong work ethic
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent decisive personality
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
Work Conditions
• Work under cover, indoors or outdoors
• Manual dexterity required.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Benefits may include:
• Employees enjoy a comprehensive compensation package.
• RRSP - Company Match
• Dental, vision, medical care (Employer Paid - After 3 months)
• Extended health care available
• Paid sick days
• Overtime Hours
• Work-Life Balance
• No Weekend Deliveries
• Local Deliveries – home every night
Pay Rate Information
Starting at $27-30/hr. Based on experience & qualifications.
Your privacy is important to us. For more information about how we use and store your personal information, please visit https://www.abcsupply.ca/privacy-policy/
ABC Supply, North America’s largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products, offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home every night. In this role, you will ensure the safety of each delivery from the moment you leave the facility until you have completed each job.
Using the boom crane truck, the driver delivers shingles and other roofing related material to various sites and unloads per customers instructions as to placement and locations.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on vehicle and equipment operated.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maintain Truck Logs of working hours, addresses of loads, and of vehicle service and repair status.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver and delivery logbook.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks, when needed. Ensure invoice or packing slip accompany shipment.
• Deliver product with proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.
• Provide feedback regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
• Maintain trucks overall service and perform required inspections.
• Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
• Train others when required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Boom Truck experience an asset
• O-8 Ton Boom License an asset
• Forklift experience is an asset.
• Current Clean Drivers Abstract – Yearly
• D license with Air brake endorsement (DZ)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Strong work ethic
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent decisive personality
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
Work Conditions
• Work under cover, indoors or outdoors
• Manual dexterity required.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Benefits may include:
• Employees enjoy a comprehensive compensation package.
• RRSP - Company Match
• Dental, vision, medical care (Employer Paid - After 3 months)
• Extended health care available
• Paid sick days
• Overtime Hours
• Work-Life Balance
• No Weekend Deliveries
• Local Deliveries – home every night
Pay Rate Information
Starting at $27-30/hr. Based on experience & qualifications.
Your privacy is important to us. For more information about how we use and store your personal information, please visit https://www.abcsupply.ca/privacy-policy/
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What is the median hourly wage for licensed plumbers in Canada as of 2026?
According to Employment and Social Development Canada, the median hourly wage for plumbers in Canada is CAD 36.50 as of January 2026, with entry-level rates starting at CAD 28.75 per hour in most provinces. Overtime applies after 44 hours per week at 1.5 times the regular rate in Ontario and similar rules in other provinces. These figures exclude union premiums which can add CAD 5-8 per hour.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires foreign plumbers to obtain a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, with a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment from Service Canada dated no older than 6 months. Applicants must also hold a valid Red Seal endorsement or provincial certificate and apply through the IRCC portal before arrival. Processing takes 8-12 weeks as of 2026.
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Employment and Social Development Canada states that plumbers must complete a 4-5 year apprenticeship program with 7200 hours of on-the-job training plus 720 hours of technical training, followed by the Red Seal exam. Provincial trade certification from bodies like Skilled Trades Ontario is mandatory before independent work. No experience exemptions apply after 2025 regulatory updates.
Which documents are required when applying for plumber jobs through the federal Job Bank in 2026?
Service Canada requires a valid Social Insurance Number, Red Seal certificate or provincial licence, and a completed Job Bank profile with proof of Canadian work experience or apprenticeship records. Foreign applicants must upload their work permit approval and language test results showing CLB level 7 or higher. Applications without these documents are rejected within 5 business days.
