Posted 5 days ago
Class 1 Driver
@ West Coast Reduction
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
West Coast Reduction is hiring a Class 1 Driver at its Vancouver plant to safely operate company vehicles on routes set by the Fleet Dispatcher or Fleet Superintendent. The work involves collecting raw food by-products from farms, abattoirs, processors and supermarkets, plus material handling at customer sites. The posting states a wage of $34.09 to $42.62 per hour, shift work including nights, and overtime as required.
Pay:
$34.09–$42.62 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Drive scheduled routes to customer destinations
- Pick up high volumes of raw material from processors and abattoirs
- Monitor and unload raw material loads
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Report vehicle and equipment issues promptly
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 licence with clean abstract
- 3 years commercial truck driving experience (asset)
- Ability to work days, afternoons and nights
- Strong knowledge of Greater Vancouver
- Familiarity with hydraulic equipment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 1 Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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West Coast Reduction
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Nothing Left Behind*
Full company description
For more than 50 years we’ve been providing a vital service. From our early roots as a butcher to our modern rendering facilities, we’ve created safe, environmentally friendly recycling solutions for the agriculture industry. We create valuable ingredients for everyday products, while at the same time helping to keep local communities clean and sustainable.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,032
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 206
- Reported office locations
- 1292 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4B4, CA
- 7030 Ogden Dale Pl SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 2A3, CA
- 1930 121 Ave NE, Edmonton, Alberta T6S 1B1, CA
- End of 28th Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K6, CA
- 3018 Miners Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 4Z8, CA
- 900 Maughan Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9X 1J2, CA
- Business categories
- Renewable Energy
- Oil and Gas
- Other recorded names
- West Coast Reduction Ltd.
- West Coast Reduction Ltd.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
For more than 50 years we’ve been providing a vital service. From our early roots as a butcher to our modern rendering facilities, we’ve created safe, environmentally friendly recycling solutions for the agriculture industry. We create valuable ingredients for everyday products, while at the same time helping to keep local communities clean and sustainable.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services for Renewable Energy |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
| View page |
West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers like farms, restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit www.wcrl.com to learn more.
Based at our Vancouver plant, the Class 1 Driver is responsible for safely operating company vehicles while following instructions and routes from the Fleet Dispatcher or Fleet Superintendent. The role requires the delivery of exceptional customer service when interacting with customers. Often viewed as the face of the Company, Drivers are expected to act professionally both on the road and at locations of service when dealing with customers and the public.
Wage: $34.09 - $42.62 hourly
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees
- Continuous training and development available
- Full compensation package provided to full-time employees (including extended health benefits)
- Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
Take a look at our About Us video here: https://vimeo.com/396483325
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive scheduled routes to appointed customer destinations based on instructions from the Fleet Dispatcher and/or Fleet Superintendent
- As per the Raw Material Handling SOP WCRSW03, pick up high volumes of material from various locations including processors, abattoirs, and packing houses
- Monitor Raw material loads from customers into containers or trailers, and unload Raw Material loads from trucks and trailers as per pit dumping rules
- Maintain tools, equipment, and spill response kits. Understand the Conveyance clean and disinfect SOP WCRSC07
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Report issues or concerns related to vehicle maintenance, damaged containers and/or equipment or Customer to the Fleet Maintenance / Dispatcher in a timely manner
- Operate all equipment safely and efficiently
- Follow safety protocols and other procedures as dictated by WCRL or the customer’s requirements
- Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
- Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
- Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
- Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence with a clean abstract
- 3 years of experience in commercial truck driving or a similar environment an asset
- Must be able to adapt to working Days, Afternoons, and Night Shifts
- Strong knowledge of the Greater Vancouver / Lower Mainland area
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with operating hydraulic equipment required
Functional Requirements
- Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
- Physically capable of lifting container lids, climbing ladders, and pull-on cable hooks, and other heavy tools on a frequent basis
- Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
- Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products
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