Class 1 Truck Driver — Dump Trucks and Trailers — Smithers BC

Stromsten Transportation Group Ltd.

We are hiring experienced Class 1 drivers for full-time seasonal limestone hauling based in Smithers, BC, supporting the Newmont Brucejack project.

Equipment assignments include Super B side dumps, Super B end dumps, and dump trucks with quad end-dump trailers.

Routes connect the Smithers area, Dahl Lake Quarry near Vanderhoof, and the designated Brucejack staging area near Stewart. Your route and equipment assignment will be confirmed before you start.

We’re looking for dependable drivers who take pride in their equipment, communicate clearly and make safe decisions on mountain roads and in changing weather conditions.

Pay and schedule

- Compensation: Trip-rated pay equivalent to $42–$45 per hour. Your applicable trip rate and payment basis will be explained before you accept the position.
- Rotation: We are open to discussing and negotiating a rotation that works for you and the operation.
- Operating schedule: Work generally runs Monday to Saturday, subject to your agreed rotation, dispatch, weather and project requirements.
- Travel: Flat-rate travel pay is available for eligible non-local drivers, with details confirmed during hiring.
- Employment: Full-time seasonal.

Driving and shift options We have different operating arrangements depending on equipment, driver availability and project needs:

- Smithers-based day cabs with shared shifts: Two drivers may share a truck on separate shifts, with approximately 10-hour trip cycles. Shift times and handover arrangements will be confirmed before assignment.
- Sleeper truck runs: Longer assignments that may use a driver’s full available workday, up to 13 hours of driving and 14 hours on duty, subject to applicable hours-of-service limits, required rest, fatigue and site rules.
- Day cabs with your own accommodation: Drivers arranging their own accommodation may also be assigned a full available workday, subject to the same limits and requirements.

Your route, shift arrangement,



rotation and accommodation will be agreed upon before you start. Accommodation and living-out allowance For eligible non-local drivers, the daily LOA depends on your accommodation arrangement:

- Hotel accommodation: $75/day.
- Staying in a sleeper-equipped truck: $150/day.
- Providing your own accommodation while assigned to a day-cab truck: $200/day.

Your accommodation arrangement and applicable allowance will be confirmed before you start. Company-paid benefits

Benefits begin after 90 days of employment, subject to plan eligibility. Stromsten pays 100% of the advantages premiums.

Coverage includes dental care, extended health and prescription drugs, vision care, life and disability insurance, chiropractic care, massage and an Employee Assistance Program.

What you’ll do

- Safely operate your assigned truck and trailer configuration.
- Complete pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections, and report equipment defects promptly.
- Follow safe loading and dumping procedures, including checking ground conditions, stability and overhead clearance.
- Follow legal weight limits and load-securement requirements.
- Install tire chains when required and drive appropriately for weather, road and traction conditions.
- Complete accurate bills of lading, scale-ticket submissions, time records and electronic logs.
- Follow company and site procedures, including radio communications and access instructions.
- Keep Dispatch informed of delays, equipment concerns and delivery progress.
- Complete clear equipment and status handovers when sharing a truck.
- Maintain clean truck and trailer boxes to prevent contamination of the limestone.




- Work professionally with loading crews, site personnel, customers and fellow drivers.

What you bring

- A valid Class 1 driver’s licence, applicable air-brake qualifications and an acceptable driving record.
- Manual transmission experience.
- Experience driving in snow and installing tire chains.
- Confidence operating on mountain routes and in challenging weather conditions.
- Experience with Super B side dumps, Super B end dumps, or dump trucks with quad end-dump trailers is preferred. Please identify which configurations you have operated.
- Ability to read safety instructions, complete records and communicate clearly in English.
- Ability to safely perform the physical duties of the job, including chaining and equipment inspections.
- Comfort using a smartphone and an in-truck ELD.
- Dependable attendance, respectful communication and a strong commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently and follow Dispatch and project instructions.

Before starting Successful applicants must complete a road test, equipment assessment, company onboarding and any applicable pre-employment drug and alcohol testing or site-access requirements.

If selected to proceed, you’ll be asked to provide your driver’s licence, two employment references and a driver’s abstract pulled within 10 days of the date we receive it.

Apply today

Apply through Indeed or email your resume to [email protected].

Please include

- Your current location and earliest availability.
- Your experience with dump equipment, manual transmissions, mountain driving and tire chains.
- Your preferred rotation.
- Whether you’re interested in shared day-cab shifts, sleeper truck runs, or day-cab work with your own accommodation.

Local and non-local drivers are welcome to apply. Work location: In person — Smithers, BC area.

Pay: $131,000.00-$155,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Class 1 Truck Driver (Smithers)
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