Class 1 Driver

Job summary

Operate Class 1 gravel trucks and low beds to transport heavy equipment and materials for civil construction projects. Support ongoing infrastructure and road building projects in the Fort St. John region.

Job details

Experienced Class 1 Gravel Truck & Low Bed Driver Knappett Industries is currently seeking a Class 1 Gravel Truck and Low Bed Driver to join our team and support ongoing projects in Fort St. John, BC. We are seeking positive, experienced and energetic people to join our diverse and dynamic team. All Knappett personnel must display strong work ethic, a positive attitude, good problem-solving skills, and be able to work cohesively and selflessly within in a team environment. Competitive salary - we take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in our industry, and we think you will too Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage Insurance benefits; long term and life Employee assistance program Group RRSP – save for retirement – you are eligible after 3 months of work Time Off – Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment Internal Promotions Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. is a privately owned construction company with operations bases in Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Prince George, and Fort St. John, BC. Since commencing operations in 1988, Knappett has grown to be a leading provider of civil construction services for major infrastructure, residential subdivision development, underground utility installation & replacement, road building, land clearing projects in British Columbia. Over the past 30 years Knappett Industries Ltd. has maintained a strong and accelerating growth rate, with operations currently serving Western Canada. Requirements: In depth knowledge of loading and transporting heavy equipment with tandem tractor lowbed and dump gravel hauling in the Peace Region Previous experience with hydro vac Positive attitude and works well with others Professional demeanour when dealing with the public Able to work outside in all-weather at all times of the year Physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds or more Assets: Recent working experience in similar role 5 years+ experience This position is compensated at an hourly rate plus LOA for our of town employees. Compensation will be determined by the successful applicant’s level of training and experience. Submissions will be reviewed and only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Position to start in May 2026.

What you’ll do

Operate Class 1 gravel trucks and low beds to transport heavy equipment and materials for civil construction projects. Support ongoing infrastructure and road building projects in the Fort St. John region.

Requirements

Requires a Class 1 license with in-depth knowledge of tandem tractor lowbeds and gravel hauling. Candidates must be physically fit to lift 50 pounds and capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Healthcare • Dental • Insurance Benefits • Long Term Insurance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Group RRSP • Paid Time Off • Internal Promotions

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Loading · Preferred
• Good problem-solving skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Physically Fit · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Class 1 Driving
• Gravel Hauling
• Heavy Equipment Transport
• Low Bed Operation
• Hydro Vac Operation
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Public Relations

Job areas

• Transportation
• Construction
• Logistics
• Trades