Who We Are
Headquartered in Puslinch, Ontario, with a second location in Trenton; Bryan’s Auction Services Ltd. is the home of great deals! We’re a safe and reliable marketplace that connects a nation of buyers and sellers to delivery a winning experience. Dating back to our first auction in 1972, Bryan’s has evolved from small in-person auctions to a trusted online platform that makes buying and selling effortless and efficient. By offering a seamless end-to-end transparent process, Bryan’s has grown into a well-recognized and respected business in the industry with a steady history of growth and profitability providing winning experiences for everyone.
But beyond what it says on our website, like our founder Bryan Lillycrop and his son Ken, we are passionate not only about helping clients manage the asset transition process and buyers find great deals, but about creating a collaborative and diverse working environment that supports the personal and professional growth of each of our team members.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a safety conscious and customer-service oriented AZ Driver to transport agricultural equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, and other goods throughout North America, and to drive consignor-owned vehicles between our locations. Routes in this role are primarily local and short-haul, but may include occasional trips to Northern Ontario, other provinces, or across the US border.
The Ins and Outs of the Job
Reporting directly to the Agricultural & Industrial Services Manager, the AZ driver is directly responsible for:
- Picking up, transporting, and delivering agricultural equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, and other non-equipment goods
- Hauling transport and float trailers
- Loading and unloading equipment onto float trailers
- Securing floated equipment using appropriate strapping and tie-down procedures
- Completing daily pre- and post-trip safety inspections
- Maintaining accurate logs of on-duty and driving hours, routes travelled, fuel consumption, and other CVOR and company paperwork
- Conducting pre-trip safety inspections of consignor-owned vehicles
- Driving unloaded vehicles and equipment from the consignor location to designated company site
- Assisting with vehicle yard set up when needed
- Keeping AZ license up-to-date and in good standing
- Assisting with cleaning and detailing of company-owned equipment and vehicles
- Working according to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, and Bryan’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Performing all duties with careful consideration to safeguard your health and safety, and that of your coworkers.
- Completing other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
A safe and dependable driver, you:
- Are extreme safety-conscious – driving and working in a way that protects you, your peers, and other drivers on the road
- Are highly skilled at securing floated equipment and loads
- Are diplomatic and courteous, able to work and communicate effectively with your colleagues, customers, municipalities, and other businesses
Your education and career path are likely to have culminated in:
- Valid AZ license with a clean driving record
- Ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions
- Completion of high school, or equivalent life experience
- 3+ years experience driving
- Solid customer service skills as well as verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong understanding of safe driving practices
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs
- Auction experience is preferred
While we’re not necessarily looking for someone who fits every one of these criteria, the person who will be successful in this role will likely meet the majority of both the hard and soft skills. A valid AZ license with a clean driving record is a must have. Values play an important role in ‘how’ the business is managed and the behavioral competencies measured across the organization include contributing to a safe and healthy work environment, client and customer focus, dignity and respect, diversity and inclusiveness, accountability, and social responsibility.
We recognize that potential candidates, especially women and members of underrepresented groups, may choose not to apply simply because they don’t check of all of the educational or experience criteria. To help us understand how you will be successful in this role, we have included a prompt for you to highlight what you bring to the table in the screening questions.
The Interviewing Process
Candidates can expect that the interviewing process will generally include:
- An in-person interview with the Agricultural & Industrial Services Manager and Human Resources Manager (you’ll also have a chance to tour our facility!)
- Professional reference checks
- Validation of AZ license
We understand that candidates who are currently employed will have to provide a notice period and respect the need for this vital transition. While we are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, we will establish a mutually agreed upon start date.
The Compensation Package
You will be rewarded for a job well done with a/an:
- Hourly pay in the $25-30/hour range depending on experience, plus vacation
- Vacation and additional paid time off package
- Group insurance plan for you and your dependents
- Wellness and Health Care Spending Account
- Professional growth and development, and continual learning opportunities with industry-recognized subject matter experts
Additionally, you will be joining a Company that:
- Has been built by a leadership team that genuinely cares about the people that work within our organization.
- Comes together to support our local community through a variety of giving and support initiatives.
- Likes to shake it up and have some fun together from time-to-time.
- Supports a diverse workforce – we’re proud to say our employees span all generations and backgrounds.
How to Apply
Ready to bid on your future with Bryan’s? If this role sounds like it might be right for you, kindly submit a resume for consideration as soon as possible. If this isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who might be successful in this position please encourage them to reach out to us!
We thank everyone in advance for their interest in working with Bryan’s, however only qualified applicants will be invited to move through the interviewing process. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from all candidates no matter their sex, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), Bryan’s Auction Services Ltd. is committed to providing accessible employment practices for every person. Applicants who require accommodation during the recruiting process are asked to make their requests directly to the Human Resources department by calling 519-837-0710. We will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process. Bryan’s does not use AI in our recruiting practices at this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Bryan’s is not on a bus route. Employees must have a reliable way to get to and from work without relying on public transportation.
- If you do not meet all of the educational or experience criteria but believe that you can excel in this role, please use this space to help us understand what unique experiences, transferrable skills, or personal characteristics you bring to the table.
Experience:
- AZ driving: 3 years (required)
- float: 3 years (required)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- AZ License (required)
- clean driving record (required)
Work Location: In person
