Class 1 Driver

Class 1 Driver
Fort St. John, BC | Full-Time (Permanent)
Transportation / Heavy Equipment | 2+ Years Experience | Rotation/Field Schedule

About Grizzly Trek Group Ltd.
Grizzly Trek 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
Grizzly Trek 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.

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

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