Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Long Haul Truck Driver (CANADA/US)

Long Haul

Job description

Location: Regina, SK

Salary: $3,207–$13,235 CAD a month

Job Requirements

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

****New Loblaw mileage rate (increased by + $0.05 / mile)****

Job Posting:

LOBLAWS Inc. is seeking professional, career oriented, CDL Drivers (Commercial Drivers’ License) with a minimal of two years of experience for scheduled services lanes from Canada to the USA.

Job Summary:

Drivers are responsible for transporting product by road to and from Vendors/Shippers, retail locations and distribution centers to and from the USA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Delivering trailers of product to assigned destinations.
  • Pre-trip and Post-trip inspection of truck and trailer.
  • Connection and dis-connection of truck and trailer.
  • Fueling and proper care of truck.
  • Assist with unloading truck where required.
  • Maintain care and control of equipment and load.

Job Related & Physical Requirements:

  • Hold a current valid Commercial Driver’s License meeting the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 383.
  • Expected to be able to drive the regulated hours of service in compliance with both Canada and the USA Hours of Service regulations.
  • 2 years of experience with 53-foot trailers.
  • Ability to perform up to one hour of crouching or bending to perform pre- and post-trip inspections in external conditions.
  • Manual dexterity to pull pins, unhook airlines, etc.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of weight.
  • Ability to stand, walk and move product for up to 1 hour.

Other Requirements

  • Canadian citizen with a current valid Canadian passport or Canadian permanent resident with a current valid permanent resident card. The Canadian permanent resident must be from a country that participates in the Visa Waiver Program and must have a current valid passport of their home country.
  • Must be eligible for admission to the USA (i.e. clear criminal background check, clear drug and alcohol record or other grounds under section 212 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act). Compliance with Company Drug and Alcohol Policy, requiring pre-employment and random tests throughout employment.
  • Holder of a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card or eligible to obtain a FAST card.
  • Clear driving record and abstract.
  • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
  • The ability to communicate in English, spoken and written.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Provide employment history and references upon request.

Benefits Include:

Successful candidates will be eligible for:

  • Flexible health, dental and drug programs.
  • DC pension plan.
  • Company discount card.
  • New Loblaw mileage rate (increased by + $0.05 / mile)
  • GRRSP with beneficial management fees.
  • Company provided clothing.
  • Quarterly safety bonus
  • Fantastic working conditions.

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Stock options
  • Store discount
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible language requirement:
  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:

  • Masks, sanitizers, gloves, and social distancing.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Date Posted: June 29, 2022

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