Class 3Q Lead Truck Driver

Full-time

Description

Join our team: Experienced Lead Truck Driver class 3Q wanted in Abbotsford, BC!

Are you an experienced lead truck driver looking for a new opportunity? We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Lead Truck Driver to join our team in Abbotsford, BC. If you're committed to safety, reliability and service excellence, we want to hear from you!

Meyer is a growing, family-owned and operated company where you are more than an employee number, you’re family!

The Truck Driver Lead oversees cross dock operations of 1 dock, supervises the staff of truck drivers, and drives company's 24-28 ft. box trucks to make route deliveries. Works closely with internal departments to ensure product is delivered to customers in a timely manner while staying compliant with Transport Canada’s Motor Carrier Division.

Schedule:

• $32.00 CAD per hour
• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (start/end time varies on most days due to workload, coverage, business needs)
• Occasional overnight hotel stays, based on business needs. Hotel accommodations are paid for by the company
• Full-time position with regular working hours
• Lead Driver Safety Bonus!
• Positive and friendly working environment
• Modern, well-maintained truck fleet

Benefits & Other Incentives:

• My Health Savings Account (myHSA)
• the health spending account (HSA) provides you a fixed allowance to spend on eligible health expenses—offering personalized employee health benefits with the flexibility to choose how you spend your benefit dollars.
• Emergency out of country medical
• Catastrophic medical coverage
• Integrated Health Platform Dialogue
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Registered Retired Savings Plan (RRSP) / Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount
• Casual Attire
• Family and work life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement Options Available
• Paid Orientation and Training
• Introductory and Annual Reviews
• Direct Deposit
• Stable employment at a growing company that offers advancement opportunities
• & More!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee Logistics cross dock operations, maintaining inventory levels and functionality of warehouse space.
• Supervise the staff of non-CDL truck drivers.
• Responsible for orientation and training of new truck driver staff.
• Drive company trucks to make route deliveries to customers and meet delivery schedules.
• Scans product using handheld scanners.
• Maneuver trucks into position in order to load and unload delivery trucks.
• Load and unload freight from trucks, receiving shipments to appropriate storage areas according to manifest.
• Secure loads when loading delivery trucks.
• Respond to all customer inquiries through phone or e-mail in a prompt and professional manner.
• Complete paperwork necessary for company and Transport Canada’s Motor Carrier Division.
• Monitor self and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.
• Help solve problems and make informed decisions that affect the service and profitability of the company.
• Performs related duties as required, to include updated route directions, stop to stop, for all routes.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Report defects, accidents or violations.
• Communicate with logistics manager and shop manager on maintenance issues and preventative maintenance of delivery trucks.
• Ability to comply with all Canadian Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle rules and requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous 1-3 years’ experience driving box trucks or any other commercial motor vehicle over 10,001 lbs./4,536.38 kg.
• Previous 2+ years supervisory/management experience.
• Previous warehouse experience and ability to operate a forklift or man lift.
• Must obtain forklift certification within three (3) months of being on the job.
• Valid Canadian truck driver license Class 3Q (air brake endorsement), no restrictions.
• Bilingual French and English. *Preferred
• Willing to submit to background checks, commercial driver abstract and letter of experience.
• No recent moving or driving violations, remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly and comply with all Canadian Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle rules and requirements.

Join us at Meyer Transit Canada, Inc. and advance your career with a company that values its drivers!

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Salary Description

$32.00 CAD per hour