Class 3 Driver/Operator - Courtenay, BC
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Transportation
Driver, Truck Driver, Transportation & Logistics
Austin Powder Company is looking to hire a Class 3 Driver/Operator!Local, Home NightlyM-F, No weekends!Benefits, PTORESUMES STRONGLY PREFERRED
Company: Austin Powder Company
Location: Courtenay, BC
Job Type: Full-time, In Person
Note: RESUMES STRONGLY PREFERRED
Role SummaryAustin Powder Company is looking to hire a Class 3 Driver/Operator. This is a local, home-nightly Monday through Friday role with no weekends. The position offers the opportunity to learn all aspects of safely handling explosives while supporting inventory, loading, unloading, transportation, and field operations at customer job sites and the local distribution center.
ResponsibilitiesDrive and operate Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) and support product staging at customer job sites.
Inventory, load, unload, and transport product safely.
Maintain accurate daily records, including product usage and safety checks.
Read and interpret gauges and regulate them to correct standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the field as needed.
Follow safety procedures and comply with all applicable provincial and federal explosive laws.
Work actively in the field and assist with hands-on duties as required.
Valid Class 3 licence with a clean driving record.
Manual transmission required; unrestricted manual transmission operation is a plus.
Ability to meet Canadian requirements for all provincial and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ERD explosive possessor.
TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) certification is highly preferred.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to lift 23 kg. on a regular basis.
High attention to detail and accurate inventory record keeping.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to identify products by sight.
Local, home nightly schedule.
Monday through Friday with no weekends.
Early start and non-traditional hours may be required.
Opportunity for advancement locally and across Canada.
Holiday pay and vacation pay.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance, AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and employee assistance program (EAP).
Employee referral program.
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