Class 3 Driver - Part Time

Class 3 Driver
(Part Time, Seasonal)
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. There may be some additional manual labour involved.
Success in this role is measured by safe driving practices, on-time deliveries, and positive customer interactions.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Equipment & Delivery Operations
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
Customer Support
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
Light manual labour may be involved
Safety & Compliance
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, with full time hours if needed!
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.