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Class 1/3 Shutdown Driver/Operator — $30.00–$32.00/hr

Calgary, AB Posted Jul 28, 2026

    Pay

    $30 - $32/hr

    Location
    Calgary, AB
    Route
    Canada only
    Experience
    1+ year

    About this job

    Our company needs experienced shutdown drivers/operators to work industrial turnaround and shutdown projects across Canada. Expect heavy manual-transmission equipment, long shifts and extensive travel in high-safety industrial settings.

    Pay

    • $30.00-$32.00 per hour, paid weekly, with the exact rate set by your experience
    • Overtime paid according to the applicable provincial labor standards

    What you'll do

    • Run Class 3 manual gear such as vacuum trucks, hydro vacs, combo units, steamers, hot oilers and high-pressure units
    • Handle pre-trip and post-trip checks along with the paperwork they require
    • Drive 13-speed and 18-speed manual transmissions safely
    • Do the physical work that comes with turnaround jobs
    • Log hours electronically and follow all site safety rules
    • Be ready for on-call shifts and extended hours during shutdown/turnaround work

    Schedule and travel

    • Rotation schedules (6/1, 12/2, 18/3 or 24/4) are assigned to you, not chosen
    • Daily shifts run 8 to 14 hours with no guaranteed hours
    • Both day and night shifts are needed
    • Travel is 100% overnight and covers all of Canada
    • You'll stay at a camp with meals included, or a hotel with per diem
    • Flights are covered
    • If you're coming from outside Edmonton, you need to stay onsite until the turnaround wraps up

    Requirements

    • Valid Class 1, 3, AZ or DZ license
    • Hands-on experience with 13- or 18-speed manual transmissions only, no exceptions
    • At least 1 year of commercial driving or shutdown/turnaround experience
    • Must pass a driving evaluation and submit a clean driver's abstract
    • Prior shutdown/turnaround work is required
    • Must be clean shaven to wear a full-face respirator; this is non-negotiable

    Safety certifications

    • CSO and CSTS 2020 are mandatory
    • H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry and First Aid are a plus

    Physical demands

    • Able to lift as much as 50 lbs
    • Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
    • Worksites involve loud noise, moving machinery, tight spaces, temperature extremes, and wet or humid conditions

    Our company is an equal opportunity employer.

    The hiring carrier's name is shared with you once you apply through the DriverRoll app, where you can message them directly.

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