Posted 2 months ago
Route Driver
@ Canada Careers
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Messer, a large industrial gas company, is hiring a Route Driver for full-time day-shift work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with home each day. The driver delivers gas cylinders and hardgoods in a 5- or 10-ton truck to local customers, loading and unloading goods, and needs a Class 3 or DZ licence with air brakes.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver gas cylinders and hardgoods to local customers
- Load and unload cylinders on a 5- or 10-ton truck
- Balance cylinder load sheets and daily records
- Process deliveries and reconcile consignment inventory on handheld devices
- Maintain vehicle and observe safety requirements
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 3 or DZ licence with air brakes
- One year driving experience with driving school training, or three years
- Grade 12 or equivalent experience
- Clean driving abstract available on request
- Ability to lift goods up to 60 lbs
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 60 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Air brakes, WHMIS, TDG |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount, Paid training, Uniform provided |
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About Messer
Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services, and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.
Why Messer?
- Certified as Great Place to Work®
- Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
- Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
- Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs.
- Referral program: Employees can refer to talent and earn!
- Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.
- Uniform provided
- Home daily, regular day-shift schedule - Monday to Friday – 40 hours/week
- Newer fleet / well-maintained equipment
What you’ll do:
As one of our Drivers, you’ll be driving a well-maintained vehicle while also professionally representing our organization to our customers. This position is for people motivated to drive heavy vehicles (Class 3/DZ License) and provide excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Multiple deliveries (requiring loading and unloading of cylinders)/ day (5- or 10-ton truck) of gas products and hardgoods to local customers within the assigned geographical area
- Balancing cylinder load sheets and daily cylinder records
- Some administration duties include the use of handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignment inventory balances
- Comply with all government regulations
- Maintaining vehicles as per company vehicle policy, observing safety requirements, and wearing safety equipment and report safety hazards to supervisor
What it takes:
- Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes
- Minimum of 1 year driving experience with recognized driving school training or 3 years driving experience
- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent experience
- A clean driving abstract (abstract to be readily available to submit, when asked)
- Ability to handle and lift goods up to 60 lbs.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Assets to have:
- Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry
- Experience using handheld electronic devices
- WHMIS/TDG certification
At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive.
Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.
Apply today @Messer Careers and see what we do.
No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.
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