5-Ton Heavy Truck Driver

Lordco; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Benefits for You and Your Fam

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

RRSP matching

Health and Wellness program

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Promote-From-Within

Work Flexibility

Job summary

Lordco Auto Parts in Kelowna, BC is seeking a Heavy Truck Driver to support warehouse operations. The role is Tues–Sat with a 12:00 am start time, driving 5-ton trucks to deliver goods and maintain safety standards.

Starting wage is $22.00–$27.00/hour, based on experience, with extended benefits and opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 license; Class 3 is an asset.
• Experience driving a 5-ton truck.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5-ton trucks to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ensure safe and timely delivery of goods.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle status.
• Follow traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Communicate with shippers, managers and customers.
• Handle and secure cargo to prevent damage.
• Report incidents to management.
• Keep vehicle clean and in good condition.
• Use Checkmate App to report times.

Skills

Class 5 license

5-ton truck experience

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Checkmate App

Job description

Position: Heavy Truck Driver (Tues-Sat: 12:00 am start time)

Location: Kelowna, BC

Do you have a passion for the Automotive Industry? Do you want a stable career and receive excellent benefits? Join our team and let work, work for you.

Lordco Auto Parts is Canada’s biggest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories, with over 85 store locations across Western Canada and is a family-owned and operated business since 1974. Start your career in a warehouse setting and grow with us today!

Why work for Lordco?

Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. We support the health and well-being of you and your family through quality programs and plans.We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it:

• Extended Benefits for You and Your Family
• Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
• Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
• Health and Wellness program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Perks and Discounts
• Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture
• Work Flexibility

Do you fit the part?

• Valid Class 5 license (Class 3 is an asset)
• Experience driving a 5-ton truck
• Manual and powered forklift and pallet jack experience an asset
• Clean drivers abstract preferred
• Dangerous goods experience is an asset
• Electronic log usage is an asset
• Great people skills and ability to integrate with many teams
• Ability to lift items up to 50lbs and knowledge of workplace safety procedures and the ability to adhere to the Lordco Occupational Health and Safety program
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Time management and problem-solving skills

What You’ll Do:

• Operate 5-ton trucks to transport goods to designated locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods.
• Maintain accurate logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with Shippers, Managers and customers.
• Handle and secure cargo properly to prevent damage.
• Report any incidents or accidents to the HD Truck Manager.
• Keep the vehicle clean and in good working condition.
• Ensure the Delivery Store is left secure, locked up and armed.
• Use Checkmate App to report in on the set times.
• Comply with company policies and procedures giving special attention to ensure safety and health regulations in the warehouse and stores are followed and enforced.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

At Lordco Auto Parts, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We recognize that embracing diversity enriches our workplace, enhances our perspectives, and fuels innovation.

Starting wage is $22.00 - $27.00/hour, based on experience.