Class 1 Local Truck Driver

Van-Kam Freightways; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Local Truck Driver to join their team in Kelowna. This full-time role emphasizes customer service, safety, and efficient freight delivery. As a driver, you will navigate local routes and ensure high-quality standards while fostering a family-oriented work environment. The company values work-life balance and offers competitive wages, development opportunities, and a commitment to community support. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a vital industry, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

Community support initiatives

Environmental sustainability programs

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 1 License and have at least 1 year of P&D experience.
• Strong commitment to customer service and safety standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick-up and deliver freight within the designated service area.
• Ensure timely and secure transportation of goods.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Local Route Navigation

Physical Work Capability

Education

Class 1 License

1 year of P&D experience

Tools

Handheld Computer Device

Job description

The Role: We are seeking a full-time, Local (Class 1) Truck Driver based out of our Kelowna terminal. As a driver, your primary responsibility is to efficiently pick-up and deliver freight within the designated service area. The role demands a strong commitment to customer service, ensuring timely and secure transportation of goods, while prioritizing safety and maintaining high-quality standards. Successful candidates will be adept at navigating local routes, demonstrating excellent communication skills, and consistently upholding our Develop, Care, and Achieve values through a dedication to customer satisfaction and the preservation of safety standards.

About Us: Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. (Van Kam) is one of the largest regional carriers in Western Canada specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. With 8 terminal locations across British Columbia, we fulfill shipments to communities within 1-3 days throughout BC and Alberta. Between our own resources and our partner network, our coverage extends beyond Western Canada into the U.S. and Eastern Canada.

Position Details:

• Local city LTL deliveries and pickups in Kelowna and surrounding areas.
• Various tractor-trailer combinations.
• Travel between Kelowna terminal and customer facilities within service area.
• Competitive rates, excellent benefits.

The successful candidate must:

• Have at minimum 1 year of P&D experience and a Class 1 License.
• Be comfortable operating a handheld computer device.
• Be a team player and willing to do physical work.

Why Work for Van Kam?

• Work-life balance: We treat our customers like friends and our employees like family. As a family-owned company, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why we offer competitive time-off benefits and commit to providing a balanced schedule for our drivers – so they can spend less time on the road and more time with the ones they love.
• Competitive wages: We offer competitive wages and are committed to staying competitive within our industry.
• Development: True to our values, we are committed to helping our employees succeed. Whether it is through career growth and advancement opportunities or investing in your training and education, we are here to support you along the way.
• We care about the things that matter to you: We regularly send out surveys to our employees to understand their experiences and learn how we can make their time at work better. We work hard to have an open-door management policy and cultivate an environment that welcomes and supports new ideas and ways of doing things.
• Make a difference: Trucking is vital to our communities. Here at Van Kam, we serve a broad range of industries from forestry and mining to retail, food, and auto. Come to work every day knowing you are making a difference and contributing to our purpose of uniting communities and improving lives.
• Giving Back: Van Kam supports over 25 non-profit organizations and local charities each year through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts. We also match employee donations up to $150 per employee, per year to ensure we can support the organizations that matter to you.
• Environmental Sustainability: We have Green Initiative programs to limit our carbon footprint which include things like governing road speeds to reduce fuel consumption, equipping new tractors with clean emissions technology and investing in technology to limit paper use, just to name a few!

Our Story
Van Kam was founded more than 75 years ago in 1947 by Robert Henry Sr. To this day, Van Kam remains family owned and operated with the third generation leading into the future. Headquartered in BC with over 550 dedicated staff members, our continuous success is rooted in acknowledging every customer’s unique needs and applying our understanding of supply chain challenges to develop custom solutions to overcome them.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to unite communities and improve lives. It's the root of what makes us tick and is central to our actions. Whether it's our employees, customers, or the citizens within the communities we serve, we have a lasting impact on their lives, and it is "why" we exist.

Our Values
Develop, Care, Achieve

In order to unite communities and improve lives we need a team of talented and dedicated individuals. Are you one of them? If so, we want to hear from you!

#INDMP