Job description
Local & Regional Class 1 Driver
Job Description
Local & Regional/ Pick up & Deliveries/ Home Daily - Starting 7am Monday through Friday.
Western Logistics is a specialized furniture transportation company. We transport new office and residential furniture throughout North America. In our niche market, we have an excellent reputation and look to hire new drivers who want to work with pride!
Our company has a family atmosphere, and we aim to provide the best environment we can for our drivers, as you are the face of the company on delivery. We call ourselves …the uncommon carrier.
Dispatch Location: Western Logistics Edmonton- 11211-151st NW, Edmonton, AB T5M4BS
DRIVER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
· Drive professionally, showing experience and pride in your work.
· Establish & maintain solid relationships with our customers.
· Pick-up & deliveries utilizing a tractor & trailer combination.
· Plan travel schedules and route using tablet and other trip planning aids.
· Ensure order accuracy upon accepting or delivering to the customer.
· Verifying product in good condition, notating any issues on bill of lading.
· Regular trailer switch work between our Edmonton and Calgary terminals
· Legibly complete accurate daily logs notating all requirements under the law.
· Ensure order accuracy upon accepting or delivering to the customer. Paperwork is important in our business
· Ensure all appropriate reports, such as pre-trips, daily logs, etc., are submitted in a timely fashion, e-logs are also used through truck device
· Complete proper pre trips, inter trip and post trip inspections.
· Maintain a safe and clean environment for yourself, your co-workers and our customers. Image is important!
· Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and assist in loading/offloading of product in and out of trailer
· Ensure order accuracy upon accepting or delivering to the customer.
· Verifying product in good condition, notating any issues on bill of lading.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Class 1 Required
· Clean abstract
· A Good attitude, strong work ethic and great customer service skills.
· Ability to lift up to 55 lbs., and the ability to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100 lbs. using appropriate assistance equipment.
· Attention to detail.
· Minimum 2 years experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Self-starters that can work on their own and in a team environment.
· Logistics and/or warehouse experience is preferred, but not necessary.
· Positive can-do attitude and the aptitude to back that up.
WE OFFER
· Competitive Hourly Rate and full review after 90 days
· Steady Hours
· Great Work Environment
· Company Provided Uniforms
· Benefits – extended Medical, dental, life insurance, Company match RRSP, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Class 1 driving : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
