Skilled Labour | Class 1 Driver, Nights - FT

**This is a local driving position. Candidates must be located in the South Island area.**

Who We Are

• ColdStar Solutions is an island-based refrigerated 3PL carrier and grocery wholesaler with terminals in Victoria, Richmond, Cassidy, and Comox.

What We Offer

• Salary is $32.50/ hour
• Benefits package including a Health Spending Account, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and quick access to virtual health care
• Paid time off
• Group RSP plan and matching
• Boot allowance
• Loyalty bonus program
• Paid volunteer time

The Role

• Night drivers shuttle trailers up and down the Island from Victoria to Cassidy, as well as pick up loads from BC Ferries and Seaspan. There are occasional pick ups and deliveries with customers, but this role primarily runs full trailer loads, pin-to-pin.
• This is a full-time role working either Sunday - Thursday, or Monday-Friday, with the shift starting around 11:00pm.

The 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 manage

Who You Are

• A confident and safe Class 1 Driver with at least 1 year of professional driving experience and no major driving infractions
• A reliable, flexible, and respectful team-player that takes pride in their work
• Someone looking for a local driving job that lets them be at home every day

What You Bring

• Minimum 1 year of experience driving a 53 foot trailer
• Class 1 driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
• Ability to drive manual transmission
• Physically able to lift 50lbs required
• Flexibility for scheduling
• Knowledge of reefer settings and food temperature hauling requirements would be great

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $32.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you aware this position works the night shift? Why does this work for you?
• Do you currently live in the greater Victoria region? THIS IS NOT A COMMUTABLE ROLE FROM THE MAINLAND**
• Do you have a manual transmission restriction on your licence?

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person