driver, truck
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you tired of long boring drives across Canada and countless days away from home? Are you a night owl that thrives during the night? Well, I?ve got a career that might pique your interest!
A night in the life of a Class 1 Driver? You?ll sleep during the day and be fresh and alert for your night shift. You?ll pre-trip your truck and do some trips up and down the Island. You might do a delivery here or there. After your 9-hour shift, you might be staying late for some extra overtime. Otherwise, fuel up, park your tractor, and enjoy the rest of your day!
The schedule is Tuesday - Saturday with a 3:00 AM start.
Responsibilities
- General P&D activities such as: safe driving, related paperwork, customer service
- BC ferries and Seaspan barge moves throughout the evening
- Trailer shunting throughout the yard
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with Night Warehouse supervisor and manager
- Report all incidents and safety hazards in a timely manner to the supervisor or manager
- Safely operate and drive heavy trucks to transport food products between designated locations.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies during transportation.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any issues that arise.
Requirements
- Valid commercial driver's license (Class 1 or equivalent) with a clean driving record.
- Experience in commercial driving, particularly in the transportation of freight or food products.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations related to trucking and logistics.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
If you are passionate about driving and want to be part of a team that values community connection and environmental responsibility, we invite you to apply today!
ColdStar Solutions is committed to treating all employees with respect and providing a safe work environment. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $32.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation? Transit is not available at this location.
- Do you currently live local to the Ladysmith/Nanaimo area? note this is not a commutable role from the mainland
- Do you have a clean driver's abstract?
- This position is a graveyard shift. Will it work with your lifestyle?
Experience:
- Manual transmission: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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About Coldstar Solutions Inc
ColdStar Solutions Inc. is a Vancouver Island owned Grocery Wholesaler and Transportation company that specializes in hauling food products between Vancouver and all parts of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, and the Gulf Islands of Georgia Strait, while also being a public Cold Storage operation.
ColdStar was awarded the Top Fleet Employer Designation for the third consecutive year. This is awarded to leaders in promoting a positive image of the trucking and logistics industry. Seventy-seven of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry were recognized this year.
In 2024, ColdStar achieved Clean Carrier certification. This achievement underscores ColdStar Solutions’ dedication to environmental responsibility and sets a standard for sustainable practices within the trucking industry. We have lowered our carbon footprint by transforming utiliizing the first fully electric 5-ton truck in British Columbia. Most of our fleet is comprised of CNG (Natural Gas) powered tractors & by implementing a produce dehydrator to recycle spoiled produce into fertilizer.
ColdStar strongly believes that food gives us all an opportunity to share and connect. We also believe that we have a responsibility to give back to the communities that support our business. The Community Food Project is our way of giving, sharing, and connecting with the people in our communities. Once a month ColdStar, with the help of other participating sponsors, donates food to non-profit agencies on Vancouver Island.
The ColdStar team is committed to building trusted relationships with its customers and vendors, listening closely to their needs, and providing innovative solutions. Their customers are their greatest asset and ColdStar works to provide them with the highest quality products and services possible.
Similar Jobs
driver, truck
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you tired of long boring drives across Canada and countless days away from home? Are you a night owl that thrives during the night? Well, I?ve got a career that might pique your interest!
A night in the life of a Class 1 Driver? You?ll sleep during the day and be fresh and alert for your night shift. You?ll pre-trip your truck and do some trips up and down the Island. You might do a delivery here or there. After your 9-hour shift, you might be staying late for some extra overtime. Otherwise, fuel up, park your tractor, and enjoy the rest of your day!
The schedule is Tuesday - Saturday with a 3:00 AM start.
Responsibilities
- General P&D activities such as: safe driving, related paperwork, customer service
- BC ferries and Seaspan barge moves throughout the evening
- Trailer shunting throughout the yard
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with Night Warehouse supervisor and manager
- Report all incidents and safety hazards in a timely manner to the supervisor or manager
- Safely operate and drive heavy trucks to transport food products between designated locations.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies during transportation.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any issues that arise.
Requirements
- Valid commercial driver's license (Class 1 or equivalent) with a clean driving record.
- Experience in commercial driving, particularly in the transportation of freight or food products.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations related to trucking and logistics.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
If you are passionate about driving and want to be part of a team that values community connection and environmental responsibility, we invite you to apply today!
ColdStar Solutions is committed to treating all employees with respect and providing a safe work environment. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $32.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation? Transit is not available at this location.
- Do you currently live local to the Ladysmith/Nanaimo area? note this is not a commutable role from the mainland
- Do you have a clean driver's abstract?
- This position is a graveyard shift. Will it work with your lifestyle?
Experience:
- Manual transmission: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Not the right fit? Search for driver, truck jobs in Ladysmith, BC
About Coldstar Solutions Inc
ColdStar Solutions Inc. is a Vancouver Island owned Grocery Wholesaler and Transportation company that specializes in hauling food products between Vancouver and all parts of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, and the Gulf Islands of Georgia Strait, while also being a public Cold Storage operation.
ColdStar was awarded the Top Fleet Employer Designation for the third consecutive year. This is awarded to leaders in promoting a positive image of the trucking and logistics industry. Seventy-seven of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry were recognized this year.
In 2024, ColdStar achieved Clean Carrier certification. This achievement underscores ColdStar Solutions’ dedication to environmental responsibility and sets a standard for sustainable practices within the trucking industry. We have lowered our carbon footprint by transforming utiliizing the first fully electric 5-ton truck in British Columbia. Most of our fleet is comprised of CNG (Natural Gas) powered tractors & by implementing a produce dehydrator to recycle spoiled produce into fertilizer.
ColdStar strongly believes that food gives us all an opportunity to share and connect. We also believe that we have a responsibility to give back to the communities that support our business. The Community Food Project is our way of giving, sharing, and connecting with the people in our communities. Once a month ColdStar, with the help of other participating sponsors, donates food to non-profit agencies on Vancouver Island.
The ColdStar team is committed to building trusted relationships with its customers and vendors, listening closely to their needs, and providing innovative solutions. Their customers are their greatest asset and ColdStar works to provide them with the highest quality products and services possible.