Job Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Class 3 Driver to transport live, day-old chicks throughout BC, Alberta, and occasionally across the border. This role involves driving a box truck with a lift and assisting with loading and unloading product.
We are seeking drivers for both local deliveries and long-haul trips, with upcoming trips scheduled as early as January 20.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class 3 truck with a lift
- Transport live, day-old chicks with care and attention
- Assist with loading and unloading product
- Complete local deliveries within the Fraser Valley and long-haul trips as needed
- Alternate driving with other drivers for long-haul trips to allow for rest periods
- Follow all safety and transportation regulations
Requirements
- Valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence
- Minimum 2 years of professional truck driving experience
- Minimum 2 years of freight delivery experience
- Comfortable driving both local and long-haul routes
- Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented
Pay & Compensation
- Paid hourly (not mileage)
- Paid for all hours worked
- Overtime, double time, and statutory holidays paid as agreed
- Company credit card provided for approved meals and reasonable lodging on overnight trips
Schedule
Shifts vary depending on the trip and can include:
- 8-hour shifts
- 10-hour shifts
- 12-hour shifts
Long-haul trips typically last approximately 48 hours, with alternating driving/rest periods.