Class 1 Truck Driver - Bush Grinding - Fort St. James
About The Position
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 professional truck drivers to join us and become part of our Arrow family in beautiful Fort St. James, BC https://fsj.arrow.ca/ Great people work here! Arrow Transportation Awards: Top Fleet Employer of Distinction for 2025 for 5+ Years Top 100 Fleet Canada 2025 For more career opportunities, please visit Arrow Careers To read more about our Fort St James Division, please visit: https://fsj.arrow.ca/ Good Career. Better Life. As an Arrow driver, you will be hauling wood fibre locally in B train trailers. Wood fibre is mainly comprised of wood chips, but we also haul sawdust and hogfuel. You will travel on various bush hauls in and around Fort St. James. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment.
Requirements
- Class 1 driver’s license
- Super B experience required
- Proven ability to drive in snow and to chain tires when necessary. Ability to drive in other adverse weather conditions
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, in order to safely perform job duties, including reading safety documentation, completing required reports, and communicating with dispatch and site personnel.
- Clean drivers abstract or record
- Air brake endorsement
- Ability to move 100 pounds, lift 50 lbs overhead and lift to shoulder height 75lbs
- Ability to sit long durations
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
- Ability to take and follow direction
- Ability to understand cross training on all functions at facility
- Strong safety mindset and quality oriented
- Ethics and integrity
- Needs to be responsible, accountable and dependable
- Demonstrates strong communication skills both verbally and written
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Computer literate
- Basic understanding of vehicle and trailer maintenance requirements
- Organizational abilities including task prioritization and adherence to timelines
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
- The embodiment of Arrow's Core Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Fun!
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics.
- Efficiently maneuver truck and trailer(s) into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
- Check mobile equipment (i.e. frontend loaders) to ensure that mechanical and safety equipment is in good working order.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles to the relevant supervisor.
- Report all safety hazards or conditions encountered at load, unload, yard and shop sites.
- 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, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
- Complete electronic and/or manual logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with the public, customers, and co-workers.
- Assist in loading and unloading of trucks.
- Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.
- Ensure that material is properly protected from the outdoor elements. Tarping loads may be a requirement.
- Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.
- Provide feedback to supervisor/dispatch regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
- Ensure that all customers, co-workers and the public are dealt with professionally and with respect.
- Train others when required.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $38.19 - $43.19 per hour (trip rated); $111,500 - $127,200 annually
- Pension: $1.25 per hour or approx $3000/yr - 100% paid by Arrow
- Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more....
- Permanent Full-Time work
- Shift: Monday to Friday; weekends off working 12-14 hours per day
- Overtime may be available on the weekends
- Relocation assistance may be provided
- Paid in truck orientation
- Boot allowance
- Year round work
- New equipment
- Direct deposit pay
- Home every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
