Class 1 Truck Driver - Wood Chips
About The Position
We are looking for a Class 1 Truck driver to join the Sutco Transportation team in Vernon BC. As a Sutherland Group company, Sutco Transportation values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the transportation industry. Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.
Requirements
- Class 1 Driver’s Licence
- Willingness to do rotational shift work
- Acceptable commercial driver’s abstract, based on Sutco’s abstract review policy
- Ability to pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of trucking experience preferred
- Mountain driving and Super-B experience preferred
- Funding options for individuals new to the field and finishing programs for inexperienced Class 1 drivers
- Entry level program for new drivers
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre and post trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety, road worthiness and regulatory compliance.
- Load and unload wood residual fibre products in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure safe transportation of freight by securing goods while loading and unloading.
- Tarp vehicle using manual or auto tarps as available.
- Chain-up vehicle based on road conditions.
- Complete all electronic records regarding working hours, vehicle status and maintenance records using the industry’s best fleet management system, ISAAC.
- Ensure trucks are left clean and safe at the end of each shift.
Benefits
- Driver rates: Super Bs: $33.37/hour and Quads: $32.31/hour (before bonuses and other incentives)
- Reliable year-round, Monday to Friday work that gets you home every day
- 24-hour dispatch team
- Overtime pay after 60 hours
- Day/night shift rotation
- Weekend work when available
- Paid chain-up and wait time
- 4% vacation pay
- Safety & performance bonuses
- Direct deposit pay, twice monthly
- Paid training, state-of-the-art equipment and ISAAC E-logs
- Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
- Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan
- Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
- Health & Safety Policy & Programs
- Banking services - exclusive product offerings for our employees and their family members, when certain employment conditions are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
