Regional Class 1 Truck Driver

CWS Logistics; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Driver with a Class 1A Licence to join their team. This role offers a unique lifestyle in the trucking industry, allowing you to sleep in your own bed every night. You'll be responsible for delivering agricultural products to rural locations, ensuring clear communication with customers and dispatch. The ideal candidate is an exceptional self-starter who enjoys building relationships and is motivated to learn new tasks. If you're looking for a rewarding driving position with a supportive company that values diversity and inclusion, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

OT Hours

$7500 bonus at end of Contract

Potential for significant bonus pay

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a truck driver with a valid Class 1A license.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agricultural products to rural retail locations.
• Perform driver-assisted off-loads and handle 50 lb bags of seed.

Skills

Class 1A Licence

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Adaptability

Minor Truck Repairs

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

Apple Smartphones

Job description

Professional Driver with Class 1A Licence - Rural Routes (LCV an asset).

Position Summary:
CWS Logistics needs a Professional Driver looking for a lifestyle that is hard to come by in the trucking industry.

Our Ideal Candidate:

1. Enjoys building relationships with regular customers.
2. Enjoys sleeping in their own bed. Our day cabs ensure that you’re home every night.
3. Is motivated to learn new tasks and is flexible to the challenging agricultural industry that we service.
4. Is an exceptional self-starter. The ability to accomplish daily duties according to our guidelines, with minimal supervision.
5. Clear communication with customers, fellow drivers, and dispatch.

Job Description:

1. Delivery of agriculture products, to rural retail locations.
2. Physically fit.
3. Driver assisted off-loads (pallet jack 1000 kgs to back of the trailer).
4. Occasionally handling 50 lb bags of seed.
5. Days; Monday – Friday, with the occasional Saturday from April to June.

Job Requirements:

1. No existing allergy to agriculture chemicals or pesticides.
2. Clean Driver’s Abstract and qualify to be added to the CWS Logistics insurance policy without an additional surcharge.
3. Must provide a pre-employment “Police Criminal Record Check”, current within 30 days.
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English and do basic math calculations.
5. Proven work experience as a truck driver with a Valid Class 1A license.
6. Working knowledge of Apple smartphones and IOS.
7. Ability to do minor truck repairs, crawl, bend, and kneel to inspect under trucks and trailers.
8. Ability to drive long hours, keeping within regulated hours of service legislation.
9. Must be able to use ELD (Electronic Logging Device) and Paper Logbook.
10. Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
11. Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
12. Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations.
13. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pallet jack 1500 kg pallets of product from the nose of the trailer to the doors.
14. Ability to climb trailers, stairs, ladders, and tractors; crank dolly legs and carry dolly pads.
15. TDG certification obtained.
16. English is spoken and written.

Additional Pay:

1. OT Hours.
2. $7500 bonus at end of Contract. (If contract employee)
3. Potential for significant bonus pay. (inquire at interview)

CWS Logistics Ltd. is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Application Details:

1. Please submit the current abstract with your resume.
2. NO CALLS.