Class 3 Driver Jobs

Dawson Construction // Are you looking for a chance to be part of something big, something meaningful, something important? How about keeping our vital transportation infrastructure —roads, highways and bridges — safe for B.C. families and businesses!

Dawson Construction is a general residential and commercial contractor. Our heavy construction, paving and aggregate production build the roads that connect our great province. We have been involved in many of the province’s biggest and most important construction projects over the last several decades. From the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the Coquihalla and Yellowhead highways, our teams have put shovel to dirt from north to south through high-mountain passes and coastal rainforests.

Work for us and you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, a family owned group of transportation and construction companies serving all of B.C. People First is one of our core values, and we take it seriously. As well, we pride ourselves on acting with Integrity, Excellence and Respect. These values define us and guide all the decisions we make.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Construction, working in a temporary, full-time Class 3 Driver, reporting to the Superintendent, Paving. This role will assist the paving crew by driving truck equipped with bottom discharge trailer to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, milled asphalt, broken concrete, grubbing and clearing, or bituminous paving materials or earth. Your base location will be Kamloops and will require some travel throughout our great province.

What Success Looks Like

• The driver will be responsible for keeping equipment and work areas clean
• Ability to work extended hours, irregular days with irregular breaks
• Hauling Non-Merch Wood and Aggregates on the Transmountain Expansion Project
• Must be able to operate dump truck including loading and unloading materials and equipment safely as well as ensuring it is secured properly
• Accurately complete daily pre and post trip inspections of vehicle as well as a detailed logbook to NSC and company standards
• Prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job
• Perform required preventative maintenance
• Complete driving assignments in a timely and safe manner

What You Bring

• Must carry a valid Class 3 driver’s license
• Experience with dump truck and pup, quads, tri-drive and belly dump configurations
• A safety conscious, professional work ethic
• Experience in road construction involving asphalt, aggregate and equipment hauling is an asset
• All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• A clean driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days)

Benefits

Looking to be part of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview