Class 1 Driver : Mission Island Group.

We are seeking experienced and reliable individuals for the role of Class 1 Driver - (primarily gravel truck, bin truck, end dump truck, and walking floor truck). Joining our growing team means rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done amongst a diverse group of professionals, with a genuine dedication to quality, performance & growth. The Mission Island Group is committed to providing a protected and healthy workplace where safety is a primary consideration in everything we do.

This is a full time position for year round employment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Deliver various materials to customers and/or construction sites while operating a gravel truck - highway and city road driving., while representing Mission Island Group in a positive, professional manner

- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections

- Maintain daily logs as required, perform trip inspection on equipment operated and loaded to ensure safety and road worthiness

- Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, drivers hours, and occupational health & safety

- Operate equipment in a manner as not to cause damage to the equipment or any surrounding structures or impediments and to do so safely to ensure the safety of themselves and others onsite

- Loading, securing and transporting various types of materials





- Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues

- Comply with Mission Island Group safe working procedures and practices

- Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:

- A Valid Class 1 Drivers License with air endorsement

- Clean drivers abstract

- 2 years experience operating a Truck locally on Vancouver Island

- Experience with truck and pup preferred

- Ability to competently load material into truck using heavy equipment preferred

- Ability to drive manual transmission
- The ability to communicate effectively with customers and dispatch in a professional and respectful manner.

- Ability to safely secure cargo using straps, chains, manual tarps, or other appropriate methods

- Pride of ownership in providing quality results and service

- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse group of professionals

- Excellent time management skills to meet delivery deadlines

- Physical stamina to handle the demands of loading and unloading cargo

- Ability to push, pull, lift up to 23kg (50lbs)

- Ability to climb and descend from truck

- Ability to sit for extended periods

- Weekend availability

Starting wage

$31/hour

Please note that this is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.

Benefits

- Dental care

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Class 1 Driver (Nanaimo)
🏢 Mission Island Group
📍 Nanaimo