Shuttle Bus Driver

Shuttle Bus Driver Site Wide Services Construction Project

Job Location: Highland Valley Copper Mine Site near Logan Lake BC

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: The shift rotation is currently under development and will be aligned with Highland Valley Coppers operational requirements. Candidates should be available for fulltime work and comfortable with a rotational schedule once finalized.

Reports To: Site Services Foreman

About the Role:

We are seeking reliable safetyfocused Shuttle Bus Drivers to support transportation needs for the Site Wide Services team at Highland Valley Copper. This multiyear construction project is expected to run through the end of 2027.

In the current phase drivers will primarily operate onsite shuttles transporting workers safely around the Highland Valley Copper mine site. As project needs evolve there is potential for this role to also support highway transportation between Kamloops Merritt and Highland Valley Copper. Candidates must be comfortable with both minesite driving and highway driving in variable weather and demonstrate flexibility as transportation requirements change.

Ideal candidates will have professional passengertransport experience and a strong awareness of minesite traffic protocols industrial safety expectations and changing road and weather conditions common in the region. Success in this role requires a commitment to safety professionalism and clear communication while adapting to evolving schedules routes and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate onsite shuttle buses to transport workers around the Highland Valley Copper mine site.
• Demonstrated experience in professional people transportation including safe passenger loading/unloading route awareness and maintaining a calm customerfocused environment.
• Provide professional courteous communication with passengers and site personnel.
• Possess basic mechanical aptitude for identifying minor vehicle issues.
• Confident operating a shuttle within an active mine environment including navigating haul roads controlled intersections heavyequipment zones and variable site conditions.
• Maintain situational awareness around heavy equipment haul trucks service vehicles and changing minesite conditions.
• Adhere to all minesite traffic rules speed limits signage and safety protocols while driving on haul roads access roads and hightraffic industrial areas.
• Conduct daily pretrip and posttrip inspections and promptly report any defects or maintenance concerns.
• Maintain accurate passenger counts logs and transportation records as required.
• Keep shuttle interiors clean organized and safe for all riders.
• Demonstrate flexibility as transportation needs evolve including potential future support for highway shuttle routes between Kamloops/Merritt and HVC.
• Adapt to changing weather road conditions schedules and operational priorities.
• Follow all sitespecific safety procedures transportation regulations and company policies.
• Support the overall success of the project through cooperation initiative and a willingness to assist where needed.
• Other responsibilities to support the success of the companys project and exceed client delivery expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 23 years of commercial driving experience transporting passengers or operating commercial vehicles.
• Valid Class 4 (unrestricted) Drivers Licence (minimum requirement) or Class 1 Licence.
• A clean Drivers Abstract.
• Candidates with Class 1 or Class 4 licences must have proven experience transporting passengers in a professional setting (e.g. shuttle services charter buses crew transport commercial passenger vehicles).
• Note: This role is not suitable for Class 1 drivers whose experience is limited to longhaul trucking or freight transport.
• Strong understanding of industrial or mine-site driving including awareness of heavy equipment haul truck right-of-way and controlled intersections.
• Experience driving in mountainous terrain winter conditions or remote industrial sites.
• Physically capable of working in changing weather and road conditions for extended periods.
• Reliable self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with passengers and site personnel.

Preferred Assets:

• Previous experience driving shuttles buses or commercial passenger vehicles.
• Experience driving in mountainous terrain winter conditions or remote industrial sites is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in mining forestry or remote industrial projects.
• Familiarity with Highland Valley Copper or similar minesite environments.
• WHMIS or other general safety awareness training is an asset for working around industrial hazards even though drivers do not handle materials directly.

Safety Requirements:

• Must supply own basic PPE: steeltoed boots highvisibility vest hardhat and safety glasses. Infracon will provide specialized PPE as needed.
• Must be willing to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing as required.
• Valid safety certifications (e.g. First Aid Level 1 CSTS) are considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• Hourly Rates: Around $35/hr with final compensation based on experience licensing and suitability for the role.
• Competitive compensation with overtime opportunities.
• Health & dental benefits.
• Stability: Long-term project expected to run through the end of 2027.
• Growth: Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a supportive team.