Class 1 | Truck Driver | Day Shift | Meritt, BC
About The Position
This role is for our day shift, Tuesday – Saturday. Join a team where drivers are respected and supported. We're hiring for local, steady work operating a tandem tractor with a 53' walking floor trailer, hauling sawdust, wood chips, and other bulk products. At Klassen, you're not just a truck number going from Point A to B you're a key part of the operation. You'll work closely with friendly dispatchers, supportive managers, and a crew that has your back. We offer year-round, stable work and reliable local routes every shift. Apply today and drive your career forward with Klassen.
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 licence required
- Minimum of 2 years Class 1 driving experience
- Acceptable, clean driver abstract
- Valid passport and eligibility to cross the US border
- Positive and professional attitude with a desire to be part of our company culture
- Motivated and dependable — someone who takes ownership of their day
- Strong work ethic with a sense of accountability
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and problem solve
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to be cross-trained on different truck and trailer equipment
Nice To Haves
- Loader experience (asset)
Responsibilities
- Operating a tandem tractor with a 53' walking floor trailer, hauling sawdust, wood chips, and other bulk products.
- Working closely with dispatchers, managers, and the crew.
- Being a key part of the operation.
Benefits
- Home daily — local routes, no overnight hauls
- Safety Bonus — safe driving is recognized and rewarded, built into your pay
- Driver Referral Bonus — know a great driver? Bring them in and be rewarded for it
- MELT Scholarship — new to your Class 1? We invest in the right people. Ask us about our new driver training program
- Long-term stability with year-round, steady work
- Person to person care — you will know your dispatcher, your manager knows your name, and when something comes up someone picks up the phone
- Paid in-truck orientation and online training
- Well-maintained, newer equipment
- Competitive wages and strong operational support
- Direct deposit pay every two weeks
- Profit sharing
- Sick days
- Opportunities for career growth and cross-training
- Full benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more — 100% employer paid
- Annual boot allowance ($300 per year)
- Performance Bonus
- Quarterly Profit Sharing (5-20% Target)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
