Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years.
Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees across Canada and the USA. Venturis Capital strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.
With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a Freight Driver to join our team in Kitchener, Ontario. As the Freight Driver, you will be responsible for completing local deliveries to Leavitt’s service, sales, and rental customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Completion of high school diploma
• Valid Class 1 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience
• Prior experience operating heavy machinery and/or related industry knowledge is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Required availability: Monday through Friday day shifts

As the Freight Driver your key responsibilities will include:

• Receive inbound requests from the Freight Coordinator
• Handle documentation relating to equipment transport
• Load and unload equipment onto transport truck and trailer
• Transport equipment to and from various locations
• Instruct customer equipment operators on basic operation
• Relay relevant customer feedback onto sales and operational contacts
• Complete rental check-ins and check-outs
• Fuel and park rental equipment
• Complete daily vehicle inspections
• Communicate with the Vehicle Fleet Coordinator regarding maintenance
• Ensure that all registrations, insurance, and CIV’s are up to date