Class 1 Truck Driver - Wood Chips

The Sutherland Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Sutherland Group as a Class 1 Truck Driver in Kelowna, BC, where we prioritize the success and happiness of our team members. Enjoy a rewarding position with great benefits including competitive pay, reliable work, and a commitment to safety and growth in the transportation industry.

Benefits

Driver rates: Super Bs: $31.00/hour and Quads: $30.00/hour

Overtime pay after 60 hours

Safety & performance bonuses

Paid training and state-of-the-art equipment

Pension program with matching contributions

Extended health benefits

Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of trucking experience preferred.
• Willingness to do rotational shift work.
• Clean driver’s abstract is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post trip inspections on the equipment operated.
• Load and unload wood residual fibre products safely.
• Complete all electronic records regarding working hours and vehicle status.

Skills

Mountain driving

Super-B experience

Clean driver’s abstract

Ability to pass drug & alcohol testing

Education

Class 1 Driver’s Licence

Job description

Welcome to The Sutherland Group’s Online Careers Centre. If you are searching for a rewarding, challenging career with a company that puts its team members first, you have found it.

Class 1 Truck Driver: Wood Chips - Kelowna, BC

We are looking for a Class 1 Truck driver to join the Sutco Transportation team in Kelowna BC. As a Sutherland Group company, Sutco Transportation values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the transportation industry.

POSITION BENEFITS

• Driver rates: Super Bs: $31.00/hour and Quads: $30.00/hour (before bonuses and other incentives)
• Reliable year-round, Monday to Friday work that gets you home every day
• 24-hour dispatch team
• Overtime pay after 60 hours
• Day/night shift rotation
• Weekend work when available
• Paid chain-up and wait time
• 4% vacation pay
• Safety & performance bonuses
• Paid training, state-of-the-art equipment and ISAAC E-logs
• Funding options for individuals new to the field and finishing programs for inexperienced Class 1 drivers
• Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.

SUTHERLAND GROUP BENEFITS

Sutco Transportation is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:

• Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
• Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan
• Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
• Health & Safety Policy & Programs
• Banking services partnership with BMO - exclusive product offerings for our employees and their family members, when certain employment conditions are met.
• Entry level program for new drivers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct pre and post trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety, road worthiness and regulatory compliance.
• Load and unload wood residual fibre products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure safe transportation of freight by securing goods while loading and unloading.
• Tarp vehicle using manual or auto tarps as available.
• Chain-up vehicle based on road conditions.
• Complete all electronic records regarding working hours, vehicle status and maintenance records using the industry’s best fleet management system, ISAAC.
• Ensure trucks are left clean and safe at the end of each shift.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

As a member of the Sutco Transportation team, we expect you to bring the following to the table:

• Class 1 Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to do rotational shift work
• 2 years of trucking experience preferred
• Mountain driving and Super-B experience preferred
• Clean driver’s abstract (please attach with the application)
• Ability to pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing

JOIN THE TEAM

If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application.

Sutco Transportation specializes in residual, flat deck, van freight, logging and heavy haul transportation and logistics services. We are dedicated to providing an industry-leading level of professionalism aimed at meeting the satisfaction, safety and success of our business partners and team members.

Recognized as a Top Fleet Employer, Top Fleet of Distinction and Premium Carrier, Sutco is a leader in safety, innovation and sustainability.

A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY

The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.

For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.

If there are no job opportunities currently that fit what you are looking for, we are constantly hiring talented individuals. Please submit your resume to [e-mail]