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Position: Transit DriverSchedule: 5 x 8 | Sunday to Thursday | Night Shifts | 5:00PM starts

Position Summary:

The Class 1 Transit Driver is responsible for hauling trailers to and from Lethbridge 5 nights a week. Shifts will vary depending on business needs and may include weekends.

What We Offer:

Hourly rate starts at $29.00 with potential increase to $36.30 after 12 months of service

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

125-year, family-owned and operated company history

Family culture and advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

Operate and drive tractor trailers to transport goods and materials over and rural routes

Conduct routine truck inspections to ensure safety requirements are met by performing pre/post trip inspections

Ensure loaded trailer is delivered on time from the Warehouse to Lethbridge

Maintain records of delivery routes, temperature logs, count sheets, truck information and customer invoices

Follow all GFS Canada policies and procedures including all

Provide exceptional service to customers and build/maintain quality customer relationships.

Should be self-motivated, punctual, energetic and be able to work with a diverse customer group

Able to maintain composure in high pressure situations

Driving of the Truck/tractor to locations = 80%

Physically handling of the product = 10%

Customer Service = 5%

Administration/paper work = 5%

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Possession of valid Class 1 license is a MUST

A minimum of 1 year of experience driving Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) is a MUST

Able to read, write and communicate in English effectively

Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Excellent focus and attention to detail and have effective problem solving skills

Knowledge in manual transmission is an asset.

Experience in driving in winter is an advantage.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.   Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.