Class 1 - City Shunt Truck Driver

1 day ago

Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Canada Cartage Group Full-time $60,000 - $75,000/year

Position Title: Class 1 - City Shunt Truck Driver

Location (Start Point): Vancouver BC

Delivery Area: Local

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday

Start Time: 10:00pm

We are seeking dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented truck drivers to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for professionals who take pride in their work, consistently deliver high-quality service, and can operate safely and professionally in a fast-paced environment while representing the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and women.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate company vehicles to transport freight across city/ local routes
  • Complete deliveries and pickups to customer locations within Vancouver in a safe, timely, and professional manner
  • Operate tractor-trailer equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Secure freight using appropriate equipment such as straps, chains, and load bars, ensuring compliance with load-securement standards
  • Transport general freight in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines
  • Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections of the vehicle, including checking tires, brakes, lights, and cargo securement; promptly report any issues to the maintenance department for timely repairs.
  • Accurately complete all required documentation, including e-logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork, and incident reports
  • Maintain compliance with hours-of-service regulations, safety policies, and company procedures
  • Maintain flexibility to meet operational and customer demands, including variable schedules, overtime, weekends, or overnight runs as required

Core Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 driver's license
  • Bondable and legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Clean CVOR and driver’s abstract
  • Verifiable recent commercial driving experience (within the past 3 months to 1 year)
  • Strong understanding of road safety regulations, hours of service, and load securement
  • Experience operating commercial vehicles in winter driving conditions
  • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as required
  • Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, safety-focused approach
  • Minimum 1 year of verifiable Class 1 truck driving experience
  • Strong knowledge of Vancouver and surrounding areas

Specialized Equipment

  • Previous experience operating specialized equipment, including tailgates, forklifts, power and manual pallet jacks, pump trucks, or Moffett's

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to safely perform hand-bombing, including manual loading and unloading of freight, as required