Class 1 Drivers Needed in AB: Up To $26.55/hr, 5/4/4 Rotations, 12Hr Days

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Class 1 Driver is responsible for the safe operation of various types of tractor trailers including vans and decks for pick-up and delivery of materials for transport to a destination.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment testing and requires a class 1 driver's license (or equivalent), and a satisfactory Five (5) year Commercial Driver's Abstract to support insurability. Employee is also required to complete a in-house road-test prior to onboarding.

Key Focuses:

• Operate commercial vehicles
• Completing daily driver logs in accordance with Alberta’s hour of service regulations
• Fill out pre and post trip inspections
• Ensure vehicle is properly equipped and in proper working order
• Give proper care to the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Follow the scheduled plan for deliveries and inform supervisor if you must deviate for any reason
• Maintain shipping and loading documents
• Maintain professional driving habits at all times
• Be alert to risks and threats in order to prevent losses before they occur
• Must be flexible and work effectively in a fast paced environment

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Valid Class one (1) drivers and clean five (5) year drivers abstract
• Five (5) year Commercial Driver Abstract, current within 30 days, is required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Ability to speak, read and write English is required
• Minimum of two (2) years experience is required
• Load securement and deck experience is required
• Air Brake “Q” Endorsement is required
• Forklift certification is required
• Warehousing/ yard work experience is an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

This is a full time position based in Edmonton, AB. Work schedule: Team 31; 5 on, 4 off, 4 on, 5 off; 12 hours per day

 What we offer:

•  Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• Wages starting at $26.55/ hour
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.