Class 1 Driver - Grande Prairie

JOB POSTING

CLASS 1 DRIVER

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

Shift

Monday to Friday; 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Location

Grande Prairie, AB

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 Grande Prairie and the surrounding areas
• Experience driving a manual transmission required
• Ability to lift freight up to 50 lbs.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday
• Experience or certification to operate a forklift an asset
• May be asked to drive 5 ton truck when needed

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hiring wage $28.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package available including pension matching program upon successful completion of probationary period.

To apply:

• Please email your resume to: [email protected] with email title – Class 1 Driver - Grande Prairie
• 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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