Class 1 Truck Driver

The Tunneling Company is a leading trenchless construction contractor specializing in microtunneling, HDD, auger boring, pipe ramming, and other underground construction methods across Western Canada and the United States. We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Class 1 Truck Driver to support the transportation and logistics needs of our operations. 

The Class 1 Truck Driver is responsible for providing transportation and logistics support for the delivery and deployment of heavy equipment, materials, and tunneling project resources. Based out of our Kamloops, BC office, this role involves transporting heavy equipment and critical project resources between branch locations, yards, and job sites throughout Canada as required. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Operating tractor and lowboy/step deck/hiboy equipment trailers, moving equipment and materials between various projects across Western Canada and potentially the US. 

• Haul a variety of materials such as auger equipment, excavators, and steel casing pipe 

• Deliver equipment and other material as determined by the Supervisor 

• Maintains a daily logbook as per Department of Transportation regulations 

• Liaises with Logistics Coordinator and Operations Manager to determine daily work assignment(s) 

• Operates assigned unit in a safe and effective manner, carrying out assigned duties 

• Safely load and unload equipment and secure loads for transportation as required 

• Assists with loading and unloading equipment at yard 

• Ensures vehicles and axle weights meet regulatory requirements 

• Secures cargo according to legislated requirements 

• Keeps assigned unit clean and presentable 

• Obtain permits as required for provincial, national and North American loads 

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when and where required. 

• Complete accurate daily pre-inspections and post-inspections regulatory logs, Field Level Hazard Assessment sheets for all worksites, transportation timesheets on SiteDocs portal 

• Behave in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, their co-workers and others on the work sites. 

• Attend and participate in toolbox and safety meetings as scheduled. 

• Report unsafe work, unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor and participate in the investigative process. 

• Comply with established company and client policies and procedures and Occupational Health and Safety regulations. 

• Assist other employees when required. 

• Being able to work/travel out of town for extended periods of time. 

Experience and Training Requirements 

• Minimum 3 years of experience hauling heavy equipment using lowboy and highboy trailers. 

• Experience operating an 18-speed manual transmission. 

• Valid Class 1 Driver's Licence with tanker endorsement. 

• Clean commercial driver's abstract. 

• Ability to operate loaders and/or excavators for loading equipment onto trailers. 

• Successful completion of a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. 

• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workplace. 

• Ability to complete required training and comply with company policies and procedures. 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team. 

• Ability to work up to 6 days per week as required while managing logbook and rest-period requirements. 

Additional Information 

• Unionized Position
• Starting Wage: $35.16 per hour  
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage 
• Overtime for hours over 40/week 

We would like to thank you for your interest in The Tunneling Company. All applications and resumes will be reviewed, those selected for an interview will be contacted to move forward through the recruitment process.