• Pension: $1.25 per hour or approx $3000/yr - 100% paid by Arrow
• Job Status: Permanent Full-Time work
• Benefits: Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more....
• Competitive Pay: $38.19 - $43.19 per hour (trip rated); $111,500 - $127,200 annually 
• 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

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.

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 Class 1 truck drivers to join us and become part of our Arrow family in beautiful Fort St. James, BC.

Great people work here!

For more career opportunities, please visit Arrow Careers

To read more about our Fort St James Division, please visit: Fort St. James

• 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.

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement
• Super B driving experience
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Proven ability to operate safely in snow and adverse weather, including chaining tires
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) for safety documentation, reporting, and coordination with dispatch and site personnel
• Ability to move 100 pounds, lift 50 lbs overhead and lift to shoulder height 75lbs
• Ability to sit long duration
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Basic knowledge of vehicle and trailer maintenance
• The embodiment of Arrow's Core Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Fun! 

Work Conditions

• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors

• Shift work

• Weekend work may be required