Transfer Driver (Long Haul)

Kelowna - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Division: British Columbia

Position: Transfer Driver (Based out of Kelowna)

Schedule: 3 x 12 Floater 4:30PM Start Time

What We Offer:

What We Offer:
Starting rate of $35.94 with potential to go to a top rate of $41.97 per hour after completing 12 months
Performance incentives available after 3 months
Medical Dental Prescription Drug and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Steel toe boot reimbursement
Company matching RRSP
Profit Sharing
125 year family-owned and operated company history
Pay for performance incentive program after 3 months
Local routes --> guaranteed to be home every day!
Family culture and advancement opportunities

Position Overview

The Transfer Driver will be responsible for the delivery of trailers over established routes to be based out of Kelowna and surrounding areas. The successful applicant will be compensated by the daily contract rate.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Transfer Driver will be responsible for transferring trailers to areas in the Interior and Delta as per business needs. The Transfer Driver is expected to operate the vehicle in a safe manner at all times obeying all rules and regulations of the road and following all appropriate company policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Valid Class 1 drivers license and a clean drivers abstract
LCV Certification Required (In-house Training Provided for Successful Applicants)
- (Min. 2 years of driving experience; Min. 150000kms driven on a tractor trailer)
Must be able to perform winter tire chain up as per company procedure
Mountain driving and highway driving experience is preferred
Eligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication and time management skills
Safe operation of all equipment and Strong mechanical aptitude
A high-level of integrity and a strong work ethic able to work with little supervision and be self directed
Professional demeanor under stressful situations
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to lift load push pull and carry items up to 60 lbs

Professional demeanor and customer service focus

Ability to work independently as well as assist team members when necessary
High School Diploma or equivalent
No formal written discipline
Availability for nights weekends and statutory holidays

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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