Class 1 Driver

Experienced Class 1 Gravel Truck & Low Bed Driver

Knappett Industries is currently seeking a Class 1 Gravel Truck and Low Bed Driver to join our team and support ongoing projects in Fort St. John, BC. We are seeking positive, experienced and energetic people to join our diverse and dynamic team. All Knappett personnel must display strong work ethic, a positive attitude, good problem-solving skills, and be able to work cohesively and selflessly within in a team environment.

• Competitive salary - we take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in our industry, and we think you will too
• Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage
• Insurance benefits; long term and life
• Employee assistance program
• Group RRSP – save for retirement – you are eligible after 3 months of work
• Time Off – Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends
• Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment
• Internal Promotions

Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. is a privately owned construction company with operations bases in Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Prince George, and Fort St. John, BC. Since commencing operations in 1988, Knappett has grown to be a leading provider of civil construction services for major infrastructure, residential subdivision development, underground utility installation & replacement, road building, land clearing projects in British Columbia. Over the past 30 years Knappett Industries Ltd. has maintained a strong and accelerating growth rate, with operations currently serving Western Canada.

Requirements:

• In depth knowledge of loading and transporting heavy equipment with tandem tractor lowbed and dump gravel hauling in the Peace Region
• Previous experience with hydro vac
• Positive attitude and works well with others
• Professional demeanour when dealing with the public
• Able to work outside in all-weather at all times of the year
• Physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds or more

Assets:

• Recent working experience in similar role
• 5 years+ experience

This position is compensated at an hourly rate plus LOA for our of town employees. Compensation will be determined by the successful applicant’s level of training and experience. Submissions will be reviewed and only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Position to start in May 2026.