Crusher Operator

Grizzlytrek Group•Fort St. John, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Crusher Operator to join our valued client's team in the Fort St. John area of northeast British Columbia. This is a full-time position running a portable crushing and screening spread producing aggregate for road, pad, and civil construction across the Peace Region. You will run the plant day to day, hold gradation and production targets, and keep wear parts and service intervals ahead of downtime. This is steady, year round work for an operator who knows how to keep a spread balanced and running clean.

Requirements

2 or more years operating a portable crushing and screening spread.
Working knowledge of jaw, cone, and screen operation, including closed side setting adjustment.
Ability to assess wear part condition and complete changeouts safely with the crew.
Valid Class 5 driver licence and a clean driver abstract.
Current Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, and CSTS 2020 or equivalent site orientation.
Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting ability in a field setting.
Ability to work rotational shifts at remote sites in northeast BC in all weather.
Commitment to lockout and tagout, machine guarding, and stop work authority on every task.

Nice To Haves

Experience on Metso, Sandvik, Terex Finlay, Kleemann, Lippmann, or McCloskey plants.
Class 1 or Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement.
Loader, excavator, or dozer tickets for pit support work.
Ground Disturbance Level 2, Confined Space Entry, or Fall Protection training.
Experience producing to Ministry of Transportation or municipal aggregate specifications.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor portable crushing and screening equipment, including jaw, cone, impactor, and screen decks, to meet daily production and specification targets.
Adjust closed side settings, feed rates, and screen media to hold gradation and keep the plant balanced.
Complete daily pre-start inspections, grease and service the plant, and log all defects and downtime.
Change wear parts including jaw dies, mantles, bowl liners, blow bars, screen cloth, and conveyor belts.
Monitor stockpile build, coordinate with loader and haul truck operators, and keep feed to the plant consistent.
Apply lockout and tagout before any guard removal, blockage clearing, or maintenance work.
Complete gradation sampling, production tickets, timesheets, and daily plant reports.
Support setup, teardown, and relocation of the plant between pits, including leveling, cable runs, and conveyor placement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements.
Life insurance: $100,000 employee, $10,000 spouse, $5,000 per child.
AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage.
Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, and nursing.
Paramedical services: chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, and mental health, annual coverage.
Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams.
Dental care: 80% basic and comprehensive services ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children.
Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days.
Ongoing training and career development support.