Local Class 1 Driver

Are you an experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career with a stable, rewarding union position? Our client is seeking a dedicated Class 1 Driver to join their dynamic team for a local, short-haul operation in DELTA, BC. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for transporting high-quality products across the beautiful landscapes of the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. This opportunity is perfectly tailored for a skilled professional who values consistent daytime hours, a robust safety culture, and the long-term stability that comes with a unionized workplace. As a premier position within our skilled trades division, this role blends professional driving with occasional hands-on warehouse duties, offering a refreshing variety to your daily routine.

What You Need to Know:

• Location: DELTA, BC. Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Local, short-haul routes)
• Pay Rate: $30.20 per hour (Competitive union wage)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Advantages
• Highly competitive union wage of $30.20 per hour, reflecting the premium value placed on top-tier talent in the skilled trades sector.
• Comprehensive full benefits package provided through the prestigious Teamsters Union, ensuring security for you and your family.
• Stable, full-time weekday schedule (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) guaranteeing a consistent 40-hour work week with no weekend shifts.
• Excellent work-life balance with a local, short-haul focus that ensures you are home every single night.
• Dynamic work environment that combines professional driving with occasional warehouse operations, keeping your daily tasks engaging.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, safety-first company that invests heavily in well-maintained fleets and modern warehouse equipment.
• Transparent career progression, workplace protections, and structured wage growth provided by a supportive union environment.
• Direct access to Randstad’s dedicated recruiters, who are industry experts here to support your long-term professional development.

Responsibilities
• Operate and drive straight trucks and tractor-trailers safely and efficiently to transport a variety of goods and materials across regional routes.
• Complete local and short-interurban deliveries, managing schedules effectively within the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
• Perform comprehensive pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of vehicles, ensuring full compliance with all transportation regulations.
• Monitor vehicle condition closely, checking equipment, load security, and cargo integrity to prevent damage or safety hazards.
• Load and unload freight manually or with material handling equipment, ensuring the safe and secure handling of all client products.
• Assist with daily warehouse operations during peak periods or between runs, including order picking, organizing, and inventory handling.
• Operate a forklift or reach truck safely within the warehouse environment to move, stack, and stage heavy pallets and shipments.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, structural logbooks, and transport documentation in alignment with provincial compliance standards.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, occupational health guidelines, and Ministry of Transportation regulations at all times.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with receiving teams and client representatives at various drop-off locations.

Qualifications
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License issued by the province of British Columbia.
• Clean commercial driver’s abstract demonstrating a proven history of safe driving and adherence to transportation laws.
• Verifiable hands-on experience operating straight trucks, tractor-trailers, or similar heavy machinery within a commercial capacity.
• Valid forklift or reach truck certification is a strong asset, or a firm willingness to undergo training and certification upon hire.
• Prior experience navigating commercial transport routes throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island regions.
• Ability to comfortably perform physical tasks, including lifting, moving freight, and assisting with manual warehouse duties as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a drug-and-alcohol-free workplace to ensure compliance with strict commercial safety standards.
• Must be legally entitled to work full-time in Canada for our client and pass any standard compliance or background checks required.

Summary
If this sounds like you and you meet the qualifications outlined above, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your updated resume to parneet.kaur@randstad.ca , and be sure to include the job title in the email subject line.

While all applications are appreciated, only qualified candidates currently located in British Columbia will be contacted.

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