Class 1 Truck Driver

We Offer

• Location:Athabasca, AB
• Job Status: Full Time Permanent
• Compensation: $37.13/hr (trip rated)
• Retirement Savings: Opportunity to join an RRSP matching program
• Benefits: Full benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more
• Schedule: Swing shift | 1 week of days followed by 1 week of nights | Monday to Friday | 10-12 hour shifts
  • Daycab trucks are double shifted
• Access to post-secondary scholarship opportunities for Full Time employees' spouses, children, grandchildren (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid in-truck orientation with a dedicated Arrow mentor (not a MELT program)
• Paid wait and delay time (where applicable)
• Home every day
• Year round work
• New equipment

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.

In Business since 1919 and still growing, Arrow is a leader in bulk commodity hauling, reload operations, freight management, logistics, consulting, and technology with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.

We are looking for professional Class 1 Truck Drivers to join us and become part of our Arrow family in Athabasca, Alberta
. 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 hog fuel. You will travel on various highways in and around Athabasca.

Great people work here!

• Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and Regulations
• Perform pre and post andenroute 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
• Complywithall rules and regulations,protocols and established metrics
• Efficiently maneuver truckand 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
• May operate loading equipment as per role requirements
• 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 conditionsencounteredat 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

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