About the Role
Do you like driving, working with your hands, and seeing a finished job you can be proud of? This is a hands-on role for someone who wants more than a seat in a cab. As a Blower Truck Operator / Installer, you'll drive to job sites across the region, then set up and blow mulch, bark, topsoil, and compost into place with precision - leaving every site looking sharp.
You'll be the face of Klassen on every job: talking customers through the process, answering their questions, and making sure they're happy before you pull away. Some days you'll run the job solo; other days you'll lead a small crew. We'll train the right person on the blower equipment - what matters most is a strong Class 3 driver who takes pride in their work, cares about safety, and isn't afraid to get dirty.
You won't be a number here. You'll know your crew leads, your manager will know your name, and when something comes up, someone picks up the phone.
Home Terminal: Burnaby, BC Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Wage: $33.00 – $40.00/hour Schedule: Day Shift - flexible hours, including occasional early starts or longer days during peak season
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate the blower truck to load, transport, and blow materials (mulch, bark, topsoil, compost, etc.) onto job sites with precision and efficiency.
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the truck, blower system, hoses, and all equipment. Report issues immediately to keep the rig in top shape and avoid breakdowns.
- Set up and manage hose layouts, site preparation, and safe positioning of the truck for optimal blowing operations.
- Work closely with customers on-site - explain the process, answer questions, ensure satisfaction, and represent Klassen professionally. Great customer service is non-negotiable.
- Load materials using loaders/skid steers when needed, and assist with general labour tasks (spreading, cleanup, backpack blowing for finishing touches).
- Follow all safety protocols, traffic laws, and company procedures. Keep a clean truck and worksite.
- Complete required paperwork (delivery tickets, logs, etc.) accurately and on time.
- Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting on the blower system and truck as needed.
- Collaborate with crew leads and other operators to complete jobs efficiently, sometimes leading small crews.
- Other duties as assigned (seasonal landscaping support, equipment cleaning, etc.).
Requirements & Qualifications
- Valid Class 3 Driver's Licence with a clean abstract (air brake endorsement preferred).
- Comfortable driving larger trucks. Manual transmission experience is an asset but not required.
- Experience operating blower trucks, hydroseeders, or similar equipment is a big plus - we'll train motivated candidates.
- Strong customer service skills - you'll be the face of the company on every job.
- Physically fit and not afraid to get dirty: heavy lifting, outdoor work in all weather, and working around hoses and sites.
- Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented, with good mechanical aptitude.
- Able to read site plans/layouts and understand basic landscaping/erosion-control practices.
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and equipment care.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional early starts or longer days during peak season.
We Offer
- Hands-on, varied work - you're not stuck in a cab all day
- Paid training on the blower equipment, working alongside experienced operators
- Long-term stability with year-round, steady work
- Person-to-person care - you'll know your crew, your manager knows your name
- Well-maintained equipment
- Competitive wages and strong operational support
- Direct deposit pay every two weeks
- Profit sharing
- Sick days
- Opportunities for career growth and cross-training
- Full benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more - 100% employer paid
- Annual boot allowance ($300 per year)
Who We Are Looking For
- Motivated and dependable - someone who takes ownership of their day
- Strong work ethic with a sense of accountability
- Takes pride in a job done right, down to the finishing touches
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable leading a small crew when needed
- Willingness to be cross-trained on different equipment
Every day, our team lives The Klassen Promise: to Create Value and Lead the Market, with Quality as our edge. If that's how you approach your work - doing it right, taking pride in the finish, and leaving customers glad they called Klassen - we want to hear from you.
