Job Description
We are currently hiring for a Class 1 Owner Operator out of our Victoria Terminal. It is a full-time position, Mondays to Fridays from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Drivers report to the Terminal Manager.Position Details:Local city LTL deliveries and pickups in Victoria and surrounding areasVarious tractor-trailer combinationsTravel between Victoria terminal and customer facilities within service areaCompetitive rates, excellent benefitsThe successful candidate must:Have P&D experience for a minimum of 1 yearBe an owner of a 5-Ton or Day Cab TruckBe comfortable operating a handheld computer device.We offer above average rates and excellent benefits package.To join our team of Professional Drivers, please email your resume tocareers@vankam.comWe thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.Why Work for Van Kam?There is a reason over 30% of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years!Work-life balance.We treat our customers like friends and our employees like family. As a family-owned company, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why we offer competitive time-off benefits and commit to providing a balanced schedule for our drivers – so they can spend less time on the road and more time with the ones they love.Competitive wages.We offer competitive wages and are committed to staying competitive within our industry.Development.True to our values, we are committed to helping our employees succeed. Whether it is through career growth and advancement opportunities or investing in your training and education, we are here to support you along the way.We care about the things that matter to you.We regularly send out surveys to our employees to understand their experiences and learn how we can make their time at work better. We work hard to have an open-door management policy and cultivate an environment that welcomes and supports new ideas and ways of doing things.Make a difference.Trucking is vital to our communities. Here at Van Kam, we serve a broad range of industries from forestry and mining to retail, food, and auto. Come to work every day knowing you are making a difference and contributing to our purpose of uniting communities and improving lives.Giving Back.Van Kam supports over 25 non-profit organizations and local charities each year through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts. We also match employee donations up to $150 per employee per year to ensure we can support the organizations that matter toyou.Environmental Sustainability.We have Green Initiative programs to limit our carbon footprint which include things like governing road speeds to reduce fuel consumption, equipping new tractors with clean emissions technology and investing in technology to limit paper use, just to name a few!Job LocationVictoria, BCOur StoryVan Kam was founded more than 75 years ago in 1947 by Robert Henry Sr. To this day, Van Kam remains family owned and operated with the third generation leading into the future. Headquartered in BC with over 550 dedicated staff members, our continuous success is rooted in acknowledging every customer’s unique needs and applying our understanding of supply chain challenges to develop custom solutions to overcome them.Our PurposeOur purpose is to unite communities and improve lives.Its the root of what makes us tick and is central to our actions. Whether its our employees, customers, or the citizens within the communities we serve, we have a lasting impact on their lives, and it is "why" we exist.Our ValuesDevelop, Care, AchieveIn order to unite communities and improve lives we need a team of talented and dedicated individuals. Are you one of them? If so, we want to hear from you!