truck driver

Varsteel Ltd.; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Varsteel Ltd. in Canada is seeking a driver for on-site operations. You will load and unload goods, inspect vehicle and tires, manage tarping and securing cargo, and record hours of service, fuel use and distance traveled.

A valid Class 1 or A license with Air Brake endorsement is required; experience is an asset. You must have reliable transportation, endure physically demanding tasks, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Air Brake endorsement is required.
• Driver's License Class 1 or A is required.
• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• Experience an asset for trucking roles.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Skills

Organized

Team player

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Education

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages

• English

Experience

• Experience an asset

Work Arrangement

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

• Documentation knowledge
• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor‑trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short‑haul

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Other benefits