About Us
At Aquatrans, our success begins with our people. That’s why we invest heavily in training, development, and retention to ensure that we find and maintain the best fit for our company. We provide a work environment that allows our employees to excel in what they do. From wearing what you’re most comfortable in to us providing your favourite snacks and coffee all day long – our employees’ happiness and comfort is the basis of our success.
We pride ourselves on our open company culture; we’re progressive and evolving daily. Most importantly we truly enjoy our work and the environment that we work in!
We are a specialty service, truck carrier located in Delta, B.C. who provides general cargo, refrigerated and bulk commodity transportation throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Washington State. We are a busy and growing company and are dedicated to providing excellent service to all of our customers – and our team makes this happen! From Truck Drivers to Accounts Receivable, our dynamic and supportive team carries out Aquatrans’ success.
Nature of Position: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
What You’ll Do
The Driver Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the activities of a team of truck drivers within our Operations Department. This position involves managing the driver employee life cycle, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining driver safety standards. The Driver Manager also handles driver training, performance evaluations, and acts as a liaison between the drivers and the office.
You will:
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Develop and manage driver safety, incentive programs, and driver recognition.
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Attend and conduct a variety of meetings with key stakeholders in company initiatives.
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Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
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Interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
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Coordinate driver onboarding including developing an onboarding / training program
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Coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures.
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Direct driver-related risk management training, such as safety and accident prevention programs.
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Develop and manage driver communication channels such as driver meetings, newsletters and forecasts.
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Manage and monitor driver HOS, E-logs and other Samsara functions.
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Touching base with drivers via phone and email
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Acting as a liaison between the drivers and internal stakeholders
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Addressing driver concerns in a timely manner to ensure their needs are met thoroughly
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Review driver performance, communications and infraction and complete progressive training and/or discipline as needed
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Take driver feedback and coach planners and communications staff to better meet the drivers needs (and vice versa)
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Reviewing and auditing driver envelopes.
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Travel to Vancouver Island to meet with company drivers as needed
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Other duties as required.
What You Need to Get the Job Done
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Experience within transportation-based industry is an asset
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Must have experience managing a team and possess leadership skills
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Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
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Working knowledge of Samsara an asset
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Proven success in development and implementation of programs and initiatives.
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Ability to collaborate with internal business partners, senior management and suppliers
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Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementation skills
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High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
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Meticulous records maintenance skills.
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Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
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Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
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Strong presentation, written, and verbal skills
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Proven skills to interact effectively with employees in order to direct work flow, assess performance and assign duties
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
What You’ll Love About Us
- Great Company Culture. Our workplace is an open, engaging, and welcoming environment. We have snacks, coffee, tea, and more for whatever helps you work your best!
- Meaningful work. We offer autonomy – be in control of your own choices. Complexity – you can master new skills and improve. Team environment – have support around you for when you need it.
- Rest and Relaxation. Starting with 2 weeks paid time off – we want you to be able to perform at your best. Everyone deserves a break!
- Benefits. Extended benefits including health, dental, and vision.
- Fair and competitive wages. We offer the best for our employees with room for advancement opportunities.