Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating Wheel Loader or Excavator
• Mechanical aptitude and capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance is a necessity.
• Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Physically fit and able to walk uneven ground, chip piles and log yard locations.
• Team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed.

Nice To Haves

• Preferrable experience using a Chipper or Processor.
• Experience working around screening plant would be an asset.
• Experience running other types of heavy equipment would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Wheel Loader: move material, feed into screening plant and load trucks.
• Power Screen: feed or move material into and away from screening plant.
• Excavator: feed material into screening plant and separate screened materials
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Operate other heavy equipment as required and instructed by site supervisors.
• Ability to travel to various job sites as required.
• Ensure company policies, core values and culture are being consistently upheld.
• General job set-up, site clean up, and materials removal.

Benefits

• Wage is $32-35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours
• Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
• Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan.
• Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
• Health & Safety Policy & Programs