*$1000 signing bonus after 6 months of employment

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 12:00 AM start.

Location Requirement: Applicants must be currently located on Vancouver Island to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates outside of Vancouver Island will not be considered.

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 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
- In office 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

📌 Class 1 Driver (Ladysmith)
🏢 ColdStar Solutions
📍 Ladysmith