Fire Camp Operations Driver

Summary

Join Dexterra Group as a Remote Fire Camp Operations Driver and provide safe and reliable transportation for staff supporting fire camp operations. You will be responsible for transporting staff, supplies, and equipment, conducting daily vehicle inspections, maintaining logs, and ensuring vehicle safety. This role requires working in remote bush camp settings with limited amenities, potentially including tent accommodations. The position demands a valid F Class Driver's License, previous personnel transportation experience, and familiarity with bush road driving and radio protocols. Dexterra offers free meals and accommodations, transportation to and from basecamps, and opportunities for skill expansion and career advancement. The work schedule involves a minimum 2-3 week rotation with potential for night, weekend, and holiday work.

Requirements

• Valid F Class Driver's License with clean driver's abstract is required
• Previous experience transporting personnel is required
• Strong attention to detail and well-organized
• Ability to prioritize multiple task demands and organize a work schedule
• Familiar and experienced driving in bush road areas and road safety
• Experienced with Road Radio Protocol on bush roads
• Ability to commit to a minimum 2 week rotation
• Comfortable working and staying in rustic, remote settings and accommodations
• Ability to handle the following physical demands: Lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended periods of time
• Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
• Perform work with arms at full length
• Work with arms above shoulder height

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation of staff, supplies, or equipment between designated pick up areas to and from, and within the fire basecamp operations, including to and from the accommodation units
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections, maintain digital vehicle logs, and report deficiencies immediately
• Ensure vehicle is clean, fueled, and stocked with required safety/emergency equipment
• Operate vehicle in compliance with company policies and Highway Traffic Act, obliging to bush road protocols, speed limits, signage, and traffic protocols
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch or supervisors while on duty, including Road Radio Protocol on bush roads
• Use fuel cards responsibly and track mileage and work hours accurately
• Support general labour tasks around the fire camp when not driving, as needed

Benefits

• FREE meals and accommodations while on site!
• All transportation to and from the fire basecamps is provided!
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere!
• Opportunity to move up in positions!