Forestry and Resource-Road Hauling

Lydell Group Inc. is seeking experienced, professional and safety-minded Class 1 King B Log Truck Drivers to join our forestry hauling operations.

This is not an entry-level driving position. We are looking for dependable drivers with proven experience operating King B logging configurations on forestry roads, steep grades and changing seasonal conditions.

Location: Drayton Valley, Alberta, and surrounding forestry operations

Company: Lydell Group Inc.

Position: Experienced King B Log Truck Driver

Industries: Logging, Hauling, Construction and Reclamation

Key Responsibilities

- Safely operate tri-drive tractors with King B logging trailers.
- Transport logs from active cut blocks to mills, yards and designated delivery locations.
- Complete thorough pre-trip, en-route and post-trip equipment inspections.
- Identify and report mechanical defects, damaged components and maintenance concerns.
- Confirm loads are properly positioned, balanced and secured before travelling.
- Inspect bunks, stakes, chains, wrappers, binders, lights, tires, brakes and trailer components.
- Communicate clearly with loader operators, dispatch, supervisors and other drivers.
- Follow designated radio channels, calling procedures and resource-road protocols.
- Safely navigate forestry roads, steep grades, narrow approaches, soft ground and changing road conditions.
- Install and remove tire chains safely when road and weather conditions require them.
- Maintain safe travelling distances and adjust speed for road, traffic, weather and load conditions.
- Follow loading, unloading,



mill-yard and exclusion-zone requirements.
- Keep the truck, trailer, cab and working areas clean and orderly.
- Complete driver logs, trip reports, inspection documents and delivery paperwork accurately.
- Participate in hazard assessments, toolbox meetings and daily work planning.
- Follow Lydell Group safety procedures, transportation requirements and emergency-response expectations.

Required Experience and Qualifications

- Valid Alberta Class 1 driver’s licence, or an equivalent licence recognized in Alberta, with the appropriate air-brake qualification.
- Proven experience operating King B logging equipment.
- Demonstrated experience hauling logs on forestry and resource roads.
- Acceptable commercial driver’s abstract.
- Strong understanding of load securement, weight distribution and safe hauling practices.
- Knowledge of daily commercial-vehicle inspection and hours-of-service responsibilities.
- Experience driving on steep grades, winter roads and changing ground conditions.
- Ability to safely chain up and remove chains as conditions require.
- Strong radio communication and resource-road awareness.
- Ability to complete accurate inspection reports,



driver logs and trip documentation.
- Ability to recognize equipment defects and communicate maintenance requirements.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Current industry safety certifications are considered an asset.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The Driver We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will understand that professional log hauling requires patience, sound judgment and constant awareness.

You should take pride in your equipment, communicate respectfully with loaders and other drivers, and understand that no load or delivery schedule is more important than getting everyone home safely.

You should take pride in your equipment, communicate respectfully with loaders and other drivers, and understand that no load or delivery schedule is more important than getting everyone home safely.

Why Join Lydell Group?

- Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability.
- Comprehensive medical benefits plan.
- On-site camp accommodations for applicable projects.
- Challenging forestry and resource-road hauling assignments.
- The prospect to work alongside an experienced operations team.
- A safety-focused and professionally managed working environment.
- Strong field communication and operational support.
- Opportunities to demonstrate and further develop professional hauling skills.
- Work with an established Alberta company involved in construction, reclamation, logging and hauling.

📌 Experienced Class 1 King B Log Truck Drivers (Drayton Valley)
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