Rock Truck Driver — $31–$35/hr, 7-on/7-off

Our company, a locally owned First Nations contractor based in Sparwood, BC, is hiring Rock Truck Drivers for open-pit mining and civil construction work in BC's Rocky Mountains. The work is rotational, and you would be running some of the largest equipment in the industry.

Pay

• $31.00 to $35.00 per hour

• Extra pay for eligible night shifts

• $160 per day Living Out Allowance for eligible employees

• Overtime and extended shifts available when needed

Schedule

• 7 days on, 7 days off

• 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights

What you'll do

• Drive rock trucks on active mine and construction sites, hauling rock, aggregate, overburden and other material

• Handle haul roads, ramps, grades and dump areas safely

• Work close to excavators, dozers, loaders and other heavy machines

• Stick to assigned routes, traffic patterns, radio rules and site procedures

• Inspect your truck at the start of each shift and report any mechanical or safety problems

• Stay alert to changing ground, weather and traffic conditions

• Take direction from supervisors and dispatchers to hit daily production targets

• Keep your truck clean, do basic upkeep and help with light manual labour

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver's licence

• Rock truck experience preferred, especially 30 to 60 tonne trucks or similar heavy haul equipment

• Background in open-pit mining, civil construction, forestry or other heavy industry is a plus

• Comfortable on 12-hour day and night shifts

• Able to pass required drug testing

• Fit for duty and able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Good communicator who works well in a crew and puts safety first

Benefits

• Dental, extended health and vision coverage

• Group benefits begin after a 3-month probation period

• Training and development opportunities