Regional Class 1 Truck Driver

C W S Logistics; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Professional Driver with a Class 1A License for rural routes. Ideal candidates are motivated, enjoy building relationships with regular customers, and possess a clean driver's abstract. Responsibilities include delivering agricultural products, assisting with off-loads, and maintaining communication with dispatch. The role offers the chance for a $7500 bonus at the end of the contract. Candidates must submit a background check and meet physical requirements.

Benefits

$7500 bonus at end of contract

OT hours

Potential for significant bonus pay

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a professional truck driver.
• Ability to do minor truck repairs and inspections.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agricultural products to rural retail locations.
• Assist with off-loading pallets of product.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and dispatch.

Skills

Clear communication

Ability to drive long hours

Adaptability to weather conditions

Basic English communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

Valid Class 1A license

TDG certification

Tools

Apple smartphones

Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

Job description

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

Manual Transmission Experience Required

Criminal Background Check Required

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

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

Job Description

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

Job Requirements

• No existing allergy to agriculture chemicals or pesticides.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract and qualify to be added to the CWS Logistics insurance policy without an additional surcharge.

Must provide a pre-employment “Police Criminal Record Check”, current within 30 days

• Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English and do basic math calculations.
• Proven work experience as a truck driver with a Valid Class 1A license.
• Working knowledge of Apple smartphones and IOS.
• Ability to do minor truck repairs, crawl, bend, and kneel to inspect under trucks and trailers.
• Ability to drive long hours, keeping within regulated hours of service legislation.
• Must be able to use ELD(Electronic Logging Device) and Paper Logbook.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pallet jack 1500 kg pallets of product from the nose of the trailer to the doors.
• Ability to climb trailers, stairs, ladders, and tractors; crank dolly legs and carry dolly pads.
• TDG certification obtained.
• English is spoken and written.

Additional Pay

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

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

Application Details

• Please submit the current abstract with your resume.
• NO CALLS.