Location: Woss / North Vancouver Island, BC

Job Type: Full time

Wage: $43.16 / hr (USW Union Rate + Comprehensive Benefits)

The Role

Are you an experienced West Coast driver who knows how to tame steep mountain grades with 100+ ton payloads? Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. (HDL) is seeking a skilled Off-Highway Log Truck Driver to join our North Island forestry operations based out of Woss, BC.

In this role, you will operate heavy-duty off-highway logging rigs (Hayes HDX, or equivalent heavy configurations) on forestry resource roads, navigating steep coastal terrain and managing heavy payloads through all seasonal weather conditions.

If you are a professional driver who prioritizes safety, respects industrial radio protocols, and takes pride in taking care of top-tier iron, we want to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

- Off-Highway Navigation: Safely haul high-tonnage log loads from mountain landings down to the dry land sort or dump, navigating narrow, single-lane, and unpaved active haul roads.
- Radio Excellence: Maintain constant, clear radio communication on active resource roads; strictly adhere to posted call points (km-marker calling) and loaded vs. empty right-of-way rules.
- Loading & Bunk Expertise: Oversee the loading process at the landing to ensure weight is properly balanced, bunks are aligned, and heavy wrappers/chains are securely applied before hitting the road.
- Brake & Thermal Management: Master auxiliary braking systems—including engine retarders, driveline retarders, and water-spray brake cooling systems—on sustained steep down-grades.
- Winter & Adverse Operations: Safely fit, inspect, and manage heavy tire chains in mud, ice, and snow conditions on active mountain blocks.
- Rigorous Equipment Inspection: Conduct comprehensive daily pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, with a primary focus on steering, air brakes, suspension, bunk pivots, and trailer hookups.
- Hazard Reporting: Continuously monitor and report road hazards, soft shoulders, sloughing banks, washouts,



and changing weather conditions to road maintenance crews and radio dispatch.

Qualifications & Experience

- Licensing: Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract and valid Air Brake Endorsement (off-highway / industrial experience required).
- Technical Experience: Proven experience operating heavy off-highway logging trucks in steep, rugged West Coast terrain. Deep understanding of engine brakes, heavy manual/torque-converter transmissions, and high-load maneuvering.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Strong working knowledge of WorkSafeBC Part 26 (Forestry Operations) and site-specific Emergency Response Plans (ERP).
- Communication & Protocols: Expert-level fluency in industrial two-way radio procedures and active resource road protocols.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Proactive attitude toward preventative maintenance; capability to perform basic field servicing (greasing, water tank fills) and immediately report mechanical deficiencies.
- First Aid: Valid First Aid certification (OFA Level 1 minimum; Intermediate/Advanced Level 2 or 3 is a strong asset).

What We Offer

- Union Wages & Security: $43.16/hr starting rate under the active USW collective agreement, plus pension contributions.
- Comprehensive Protection: Full health benefit package covering Medical, Dental, Vision, Extended Health, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Family Support: Direct access to our confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Uncompromised Safety Culture: Structured orientations, clear landing/dump procedures, well-maintained equipment, and zero tolerance for unsafe work environments.

How to Apply

Ready to step into a seat with an established North Island logging contractor? Please submit your resume and a recent copy of your Class 1 driver’s abstract to [email protected] with the subject line “Off-Highway Log Truck Driver – Woss”.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. maintains a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe work practices. All candidates must complete a full company orientation and adhere to all HDL/NTL Safe Work Procedures regarding load securement, radio usage, and vehicle operations on resource roads.

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