Class 1 Lowbed Driver - Kootenays, BC (On-site in the West Kootenays, BC)

Class 1 Lowbed Driver – Kootenays, BC
Location: Kootenays, BC
Wage: $42.9/hr

We are looking for an experienced  Class 1 Lowbed Driver to join the Sutco Transportation team in the Kootenays, BC. This role involves hauling heavy equipment on lowbed trailers, including oversize and overweight loads throughout the region. As a Sutherland Group company, Sutco values more than simply providing industry-renowned services. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the transportation industry.

WHY THE KOOTENAYS?

• Nestled in the heart of British Columbia, the Kootenays offer an exceptional quality of life where breathtaking mountain scenery meets vibrant communities and endless outdoor adventure.
• Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, paddling, or simply spending time in nature, the Kootenays provide year-round recreational opportunities.
• With affordable communities, excellent schools, and a welcoming lifestyle, it's an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.
• The region is home to diverse and welcoming communities including Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Salmo, and Fruitvale - offering everything from vibrant city energy to the charm of small mountain towns.
• Nearby Christina Lake, known for some of the warmest tree-lined waters in Canada, offers boating, beaches, fishing, and stunning scenery - making it one of the most desirable places to live in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate lowbed truck and trailer hauling heavy equipment and machinery
• Transport oversize and overweight loads in compliance with provincial regulations
• Plan routes and ensure proper permitting for over-dimensional loads
• Safely load and secure equipment for transport
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment where required
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safety and equipment compliance
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and trip data using ISAAC system
• Ensure all loads are secured and transported safely
• Keep equipment clean and in safe working condition

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Valid Class 1 Driver's Licence
• Proven experience operating lowbed trailers
• Experience hauling oversize and overweight loads
• Strong understanding of provincial over-dimensional regulations and restrictions
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment (asset)
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance
• Acceptable commercial driver's abstract
• Ability to pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and physical environments

Position Benefits
• Flexible scheduling options with opportunity for overtime
• Consistent, long-term project-based work
• 24-hour dispatch support
• 4% vacation pay
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Paid training and newer equipment with ISAAC E-logs
• Paid wait time and chain-up time
• Professional, safety-focused work environment

Sutherland Group Benefits

• Pension program with matching contributions up to 5%
• Extended health benefits (cost-shared plan)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Strong Health & Safety Programs
• Career growth & development opportunities

JOIN THE TEAM

If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application. Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group.

Different perspectives build better teams. We're committed to fair, inclusive hiring and a workplace where everyone belongs. We are committed to ethical conduct, legal compliance, and fair employment practices in everything we do.

ABOUT SUTCO

Sutco Transportation specializes in residual, flat deck, van freight, logging and heavy haul transportation and logistics services. We are dedicated to providing an industry-leading level of professionalism aimed at meeting the satisfaction, safety and success of our business partners and team members.

Recognized as a Top Fleet Employer, Top Fleet of Distinction and Premium Carrier, Sutco is a leader in safety, innovation and sustainability.

A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY

The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.

For 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.