Job title: Class 1 Truck Driver – Casual Seasonal Bush Grinding – Fort St James
Company: Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.
Job description: Overview:Over 100 years in business, the Arrow Group of Companies has led the way in developing service focused transportation solutions by working with a broad range of customers, hauling a wider variety of products, and expanding our presence throughout Canada and the United States. Arrow is an industry leading transportation, distribution and materials handling organization.We are looking for a Casual Seasonal Class 1 Truck Driver to join us and become part of our Portable Wood Processing Team in Fort St James, BC.Great people work here!*Top Fleet Employer of Distinction for 2024 for 5+ Years**Top BC Employer 2024**Top 100 Fleet Canada 2024*For more information please visit We Offer:
- Competitive pay: $42.08 per hour trip rated
- Casual Seasonal Work, September to March each year, as needed to fill schedule gaps
- 20 – 60 hours per week
- Full extended medical benefits 100% paid by Arrow including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more….
- Paid in truck orientation
- Good Equipment
- Shift: days/nights; 12-14 hr shifts; occasional weekends
Out of Country applicants need not apply. We do not have an active LMIA at this time.As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow. Responsibilities:As an Arrow driver, you will be hauling wood fibre locally in B train and walking floor trailers. Wood fibre is mainly comprised of grindings, but we also haul sawdust and hogfuel. You will travel to our bush grinder locations in and around Kamloops. Typically, work is within 2 hours of the local pulp mill.
- Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and Regulations.
- Perform pre and post and en route trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety, roadworthiness and regulatory compliance.
- Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, load securement, driver’s hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, and weights and dimensions.
- Record, Maintain and Check all relevant paperwork (i.e. bill of lading,) and documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, 2 way radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, dispatch, supervisors, or other drivers.
- Complete electronic logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status.
- Ensure that all customers, co-workers and the public are dealt with professionally and with respect.
Working Conditions:
- Seasonal employee between the months of September – March annually
- Ability to work 20 – 60 hours per week as needed on a casual basis
You Possess:
- Class 1 truck driver’s license
- A minimum of 3 year of Class 1 experience driving a logging truck is preferred
- B train or equivalent, Mountain and Offroad driving experience is required
- Tire chaining experience is required
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- A positive attitude
- At least two job references
Good Career. Better Life.
Expected salary: $42.08 per hour
Location: Fort St James, BC
Job date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:33:31 GMT
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