Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is your key to reach your full potential.

We are looking for an energetic and hardworking Class 1 Driver to join our team!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the Class 1 Driver provides daily pick-up and delivery service to/from our Castlegar facility. This role requires physical labour, including using a manual pallet jack.   

Shift

Monday to Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Home daily 

Location

Castlegar, BC

Key Responsibilities

·        Pre-trips equipment daily and reports per company requirements

·        Communicates with dispatch to ensure efficient route planning

·        Communicates with clients on site to ensure delivery services meets or exceeds expectations

·        Delivers loads daily in an efficient and safe manner

·        Conducts daily vehicle inspections and reports any problems

·        Reports road incidents to the Dispatcher

·        Maintains a positive attitude with customers/clients

Qualification Requirements:

·        Professional attitude when interacting with customers and coworkers

·        Experience operating and maintaining a commercial vehicle to DOT safety regulations

·        Current Class 1 Driver’s license with clean COMMERCIAL driver’s abstract

·        Basic geographical knowledge of Castlegar and west Kootenays.

·        Experience driving a manual transmission required

·        Ability to lift freight up to 50 lbs.

·        Available to work full time Monday – Friday

·        Experience or certification to operate a forklift an asset

·        Will be driving Tractor or 5 ton truck when needed

Compensation & Benefits:

·       Starting wage $30.00/hr

·        Comprehensive benefits package available including pension matching program upon successful completion of probationary period.

To apply:

Please email your resume to: careers@overlandwest.ca with email title – Class 1 Driver.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and/or criminal background checks prior to employment.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.

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