5-Ton Heavy Truck Driver

Lordco Parts Ltd.; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive parts distributor as a Heavy Truck Driver. This role offers a stable career with excellent benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development support, and a family-oriented culture. You'll operate various trucks to transport goods safely, perform vehicle inspections, and maintain logs. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your contributions and supports your growth. If you have a passion for the automotive industry and strong people skills, we want you to be part of our family!

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Passion for the Automotive Industry and a stable career.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks to transport goods safely and timely.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintain logs.
• Comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Valid Class 5 license

Experience driving a 5-ton truck

Forklift and pallet jack experience

Clean drivers abstract

Dangerous goods experience

Electronic log usage

Great people skills

Ability to lift items up to 50lbs

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Checkmate App

Job description

Position: Heavy Truck Driver (Graveyard Shift)

Location: Parksville Distribution Warehouse, 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 3-ton, 5-ton, 10 ton or tractor-trailer 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 $23.00 - $25.00/hour, based on experience.

Apply now and join our family today!

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