Logging Truck Driver (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Arbor Sentinel

  Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

Job Opportunity: Logging Truck Driver

Arbor Sentinel is an innovative new company committed to full forest utilization – extracting forest fibres to their maximum sustainable potential. Our operations involve a team of heavy equipment operators and truck drivers, utilizing modern equipment and methodologies to optimize utilization in areas where forest harvesting is occurring. Our company is based in Castlegar, BC with operations in the Arrow, Boundary, and Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Areas.

Presently we are seeking applicants for the position of Logging Truck Driver.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be a direct contributor to successful forestry operations. You are naturally motivated, organized, and believe in a conservation ethic where our timber resources are utilized to their greatest potential. Your work will focus on the successful transport of accessible forest fibres from the roadside and landing waste stream of first pass harvesting operations. Your equipment assignment will include a 2016 Model Western Star/Peerless Super B Log Transporters.

You have 5+ years of experience as a logging truck driver and possess the following:

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license in good standing
• A strong safety ethic and a working knowledge of safe work practices in the forestry sector and the Canadian
Transport regulations
• Demonstrate a high standard of self-performance and quality control
• Known for your trouble-shooting and decision making skills
• A recognized team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to innovate and adapt to highly variable forest / highway road conditions