Driver/Operator Class 3

Austin Powder; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Courtenay, BC, is seeking a Driver/Operator Class 3 to safely transport and deliver our bulk and packaged explosives. You will operate mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) on customer sites and provide labor support as needed, reporting to the Location Manager.

This role blends driving (20–30%) with hands-on field work outdoors in all weather, requiring lifting 23 kg, maintaining accurate logs, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Class 3 license with clean driving record.
• Endorsements: hazmat, tanker, air brake preferred.
• ERD explosive possessor status is advantageous.
• Ability to lift 23 kg regularly and work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong record-keeping and gauge-reading abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates vehicles and equipment safely.
• Driving time 20–30%; perform outdoor labor with hand tools.
• Coordinate and deliver emulsion; load/unload and transport materials.
• Maintain driving and delivery logs; verify load contents against manifests.
• Operate MMUs on-site to create bulk products; report maintenance needs.
• Comply with regulatory requirements for explosives delivery.
• Hands-on operation and maintenance at the Austin Powder location and sites.

Skills

Valid Class 3 license

Clean driving record

Outdoor work in all weather

Lift 23 kg regularly

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Air brake endorsement

ERD explosive possessor

Gauge reading / interpretation

Accurate record keeping

Non-traditional hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary

The Driver/Operator Class 3 is instrumental in the safe and reliable transportation and delivery of our products, efficient in the operation of our mobile manufacturing vehicles, and provides labor support at job sites along with being a part of our home base location’s success. The Driver/Operator directly reports to the Location Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains/operates vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional manner.
• Driving time is 20 – 30% and remainder is performing physical labor activities using hand tools, shovels, etc. outside with exposure to the elements.
• Ability to coordinate and handle mechanical mechanisms to deliver emulsion.
• Picks up and transports goods, inventory, hazardous materials, and other types of cargo to intended destinations.
• Keeps driving and delivery logs maintained, confirms the contents of loads match manifest documents, and tracks and reports working hours.
• Responsible for loading/unloading and transporting materials and supplies to and from specified destinations, which includes overhead bin loading requiring fall protection.
• Operates mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) onsite at customer locations to create a wide array of bulk products for blasting.
• Masters the operation of Austin Powder bulk equipment to create consistent quality in our products to enhance our customer experience.
• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and reports any maintenance requirements to Location Manager.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements and company policies for the delivery of bulk and packaged explosives.
• Operate mobile manufacturing equipment, which includes precise control of chemicals into the product.
• Hands on approach in the daily operation and maintenance of the Austin Powder location and customer sites
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Valid Class 3 license and cleaning driving record

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Physical ability to lift 23 kg. on a regular basis.

Must be able to read and interpret gauges and regulate gauges to correct standards.

Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including product usage and safety checks.Trouble shooting, problem solving skills to fix issues in the field.

Hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements are highly preferred.

Must meet requirements of all Provincial and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ERD explosive possessor.

Ability to work non-traditional hours (starting very early)

High attention to detail to have accurate inventory record keeping.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Ability to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to identify products by sight.

Reliable transportation

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Location Manager for daily operations and when on-site at a customer’s location, will take instructions from Blaster-In-Charge

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, lifting and carrying approximately 50 lbs. and doing a variety of hands-on physical tasks utilizing material handling equipment, safety equipment and hand tools.

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Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Amplified Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.