Off-Highway Log Truck Driver

Job Type: Full-Time

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 tankfills) 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.

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.