Class 1 Driver - Cranbrook

JOB POSTING CLASS 1 DRIVER Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is your key to reach your full potential. We are looking for an energetic and hardworking Class 1 Driver to join our team!

Job Summary Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Class 1 Driver provides daily pick-up and delivery service to/from our Cranbrook facility. This role requires physical labour, including using a manual pallet jack.

Shift Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location Cranbrook, BC

Key Responsibilities

Pre-trips equipment daily and reports per company requirements

Communicates with dispatch to ensure efficient route planning

Communicates with clients on site to ensure delivery services meets or exceeds expectations

Delivers loads daily in an efficient and safe manner

Conducts daily vehicle inspections and reports any problems

Reports road incidents to the Dispatcher

Maintains a positive attitude with customers/clients

Qualification Requirements:

Professional attitude when interacting with customers and coworkers

Experience operating and maintaining a commercial vehicle to DOT safety regulations

Current Class 1 Driver’s license with clean COMMERCIAL driver’s abstract

Basic geographical knowledge of Cranbrook and the surrounding areas

Experience driving a manual transmission required

Ability to lift freight up to 50 lbs.

Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday

Experience or certification to operate a forklift an asset

May be asked to drive 5 ton truck when needed

Compensation&Benefits:

Hiring wage $27.00 per hour.

Comprehensive benefits package available including pension matching program upon successful completion of probationary period.

To apply:

Please email your resume to: with email title–

Class 1 Driver - Cranbrook

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and/or criminal background checks prior to employment.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.

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