commercial driver

Varsteel Ltd.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Lethbridge, Alberta is seeking a Class 1 driver. The role involves ensuring the safety and maintenance of vehicles while delivering goods. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include customer service in loading/unloading goods, conducting inspections, and maintaining vehicles. The position offers various health and financial benefits, including a pension plan and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi‑trailer trucks) required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods safely.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and safety.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Vehicle inspection

Preventive maintenance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Flatbed

Tractor‑trailer

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Qualifications

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 to less than 3 years

Location: On-site (no remote options)

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre‑trip, en route, and post‑trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Required Credentials

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi‑trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Trip reports

Equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor‑trailer

Communication Systems Experience

• Citizens Band (CB) radio

Additional Information

• Security & safety: Driving record check (abstract)
• Own transportation & own vehicle, valid driver’s licence
• Work conditions: physically demanding
• Weight handling: more than 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment: steel‑toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Other benefits