Class 1 Truck Driver - Fibre Haul - Drayton Valley
Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.
- Drayton Valley, AB
- $90,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive Pay: $90,000 - $110,000 annually
- Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more...
- Opportunity to join an RRSP matching program
- Swing Shift: Monday to Friday dayshift; Monday to Thursday night shift, occasional Sunday shifts
- Paid in truck orientation
- Year round work
- New equipment
- Direct deposit pay
- Home everyday
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Proven ability to drive in snow and to chain tires when necessary. Ability to drive in other adverse weather conditions
- Super B and mountain driving experience an asset
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Ability to read, write and speak in English
- Class 1 driver’s license and MELT
- 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