Class 1 Driver
Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Full Time
Experienced
Class 1 Driver
Fort St. John, BC | Full-Time (Permanent)
Transportation / Heavy Equipment | 2+ Years Experience | Rotation/Field Schedule
| Position Type | Full-Time (Permanent) |
| Location | Fort St. John, BC |
| Schedule | Field rotation (details discussed at interview) |
| Compensation | $40.00 to $45.00 per hour |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years operating Hydrovac, Combo, or Wet Vac equipment |
| Certification | Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License |
About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.
GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.The Role
GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Class 1 Driver to join our valued client's team in Fort St. John, BC. This is a full-time, permanent position focused on operating heavy-duty vehicles and equipment to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely and efficiently.The successful candidate will operate wet vat trucks, trailers, tankers, combo units, and hydrovacs, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols. This role emphasizes safety-first operations, equipment maintenance, and accurate handling of materials while communicating with dispatch and performing routine inspections.
What You'll Do
- Operate and drive heavy-duty equipment to and from work sites, including wet vat trucks, trailers, tankers, combo units, and hydrovacs
- Ensure proper loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous goods in compliance with safety regulations
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Communicate clearly and effectively with dispatchers regarding schedules, routes, and site conditions
- Perform roadside repairs as needed to maintain safe and continuous operation
- Maintain and clean company equipment to ensure operational readiness
What You Bring
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver's license (must be currently held)
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating Hydrovac, Combo units, or Wet Vac equipment
- Prior experience in heavy equipment and vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair
- Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste with familiarity in handling, loading, and safety protocols for hazardous materials
- Demonstrated ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and minor roadside troubleshooting
- Prior training or certifications relevant to heavy equipment operation and environmental/industrial services
Work Environment
- Field-based role with outdoor work in varying weather conditions across northeastern BC
- Operation of heavy equipment in industrial and remote site settings
- Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials requiring strict adherence to safety protocols
- Physically demanding work including lifting, bending, and extended periods of driving
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour
- Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
- Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
- AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
- Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
- Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
- Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
- Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
- Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
- Ongoing training and career development support
Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com
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