NWT Construction | Class 3 Truck Driver

Colas Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NWT Construction, a leading paving contractor in Western Canada, seeks a skilled Truck Driver for the 2025 season. This role involves operating trucks and equipment for delivering materials, with an emphasis on safety and maintenance. Enjoy competitive wages and benefits including health and pension support.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Company matching Registered Pension Plan

Educational assistance

Accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 3 or Class 5 driver's license with air endorsement.
• 3-5 years of road construction experience is required.
• 2-3 years of experience operating dump trucks required.

Responsibilities

• Operating highway dump trucks to haul city projects.
• Safely navigate busy job sites while maintaining awareness.
• Perform regular maintenance and inspections on haul trucks.

Skills

Safety compliance

Navigation skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

135 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R2 Telephone : [phone]

NWT Construction, a division of NPA is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Summary

Are you an experienced and professional Truck Driver looking for a change? Do you want to be a part of a company who values your contributions and can provide lots of opportunity to learn and grow in this exciting industry? NWT Construction is currently hiring a Truck Driver for the 2025 Construction season!

The Truck Driver operates trucks and equipment to deliver or remove bulk aggregates and asphalt to and from the work sites. The Truck Driver is responsible for regular maintenance and inspections of haul trucks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating highway dump trucks to haul city projects.
• Safely navigate busy job sites with other workers and equipment, while always maintaining awareness of surroundings.
• Operate Skid Steer and other equipment as needed.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company's Code of Ethics.
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Other operating and labour related duties as required.

Qualifications | Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Class 3 or Class 5 driver's license with air endorsement required

Minimum 3-5 years road construction experience

Minimum 2-3 years of experience operating dump trucks

Working Conditions

Weather dependent schedule of Monday to Saturday, consisting of up to 12 hours. Overtime is paid in accordance with local employment standards legislation.

Out of town travel may be required, accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable.

Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.

Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.

Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.

What's In It For You?

We are pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, extended health benefits, company matching Registered Pension Plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable and more!

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with NWT Construction, however only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

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