Class 1 Drivers
GT Commodities
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the QUIKRETE® Companies
Abbotsford, BC
Required Immediately
GT Commodities started as a small family company and in 2008 became a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the QUIKRETE® Companies. GT Commodities is Target Products Ltd.'s transportation group. We approach our freight with the same quality assurance programs that all our high specification customers demand. In order to provide our customers with the best service and/or delivery, we approach every customer’s haul with the same service priorities as we do with our own internal transportation.
We are a family-friendly company and offer a positive work environment with competitive salary and safety bonuses. We have a strong extended health and dental benefits package that includes disability benefits, health spending account, Employee & Family Assistance Plan, and a company matched RRSP program.
We host several employee events throughout the year. We believe that by having a happy, healthy working environment a balanced lifestyle is encouraged and the whole community benefits.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a versatile, full time Class 1 Driver for our Abbotsford location. This role involves operating pneumatic sand/cement tankers as well as gravel trucks with transfer boxes. Experience with pneumatic tankers is preferred but not required, training will be provided to the right candidate.
This position is primarily day shift, Monday to Friday. Drivers must be flexible with start times depending on customer and plant demands, with typical shifts starting between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM and running approximately 8 to 10 hours per day. Overtime and extended hours may be required.
The work consists mainly of local deliveries of sand and cement, with occasional out-of-town trips (including Alberta), though these are limited. Responsibilities include loading and unloading pneumatic tankers, gravel trucks along with occasional flatdeck trucks as needed.
We are looking for a reliable, adaptable team player who takes pride in their work and contributes to a positive, safety-focused environment.
Requirements/Qualifications
If you are a mature driver with at least 2 years of Class 1 driving experience, then we want to hear from you. As this is a safety sensitive position, pre-employment & random Drug and Alcohol testing will be required.
- Valid Class 1 Driver’s License (required)
- Minimum 2 years of Class 1 driving experience (required)
- Pneumatic tanker experience (preferred, not required)
- Experience with gravel truck and transfer (asset)
- Physically fit and able to work in a safety-sensitive role
- Comfortable interacting with customers
- Available for occasional weekend and evening work
How to Apply
Applicants, who meet the above requirements and are interested in a rewarding career with a progressive and stable company, are invited to submit resume and cover letter via Indeed.
We thank all applicants, however only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.
THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Use of AI
Applicants should be aware that, as part of our recruitment process, we may employ AI tools to review, evaluate and screen applications (such as identifying minimum qualifications).
Vacancy
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us to make arrangements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $39.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Paid vacation
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Experience:
- Class 1 driving: 2 years (required)
- pneumatic tanker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 License (required)
Location:
- British Columbia (required)
Work Location: On the road
