Dock Worker - Night Shift

Manitoulin Transport; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 345,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing provided

Flights paid

Meal allowance $60/day

Tools provided

Job summary

Big Country Equipment in Sparwood, BC, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment and shovels. The role offers a 14X14 schedule with 12-hour days, a base rate of $62.50/hr, OT paid at $93.75/hr, and a night shift premium.

Company housing and flights are provided, with meal allowances of $60/day. Required are Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician and Red Seal, plus strong diagnostic skills, English proficiency, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' field experience with heavy equipment, preferably from a service truck.
• Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician with Red Seal is required.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills; able to pass checks and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment and shovels.
• Use testing equipment to determine repairs and file service reports.
• Perform transmission and drive-train repairs and replacements.
• Process work orders and maintain preventive maintenance records.
• Ensure safety protocols and site rules are followed.
• Maintain up-to-date certifications and training.
• Be physically able to lift 50 lbs.

Skills

English proficiency

Diagnosing & troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician

Red Seal

Tools

Hitachi

Komatsu

CAT

John Deere

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: Sparwood, BC

Base Rate: $ 62.50/hr.

OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.

Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days

Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.

Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost

Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada

Tools Provided: Tools will be provided

Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your set

Meal Allowance: $60 per day

Contract: Full-time

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of over 30 fully equipped service trucks, serving customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are seeking self-starters who are career-minded, ready, and willing to get the job done safely and positively, and who can work professionally with both coworkers and customers. This job is available in BC, and we have many other locations we are looking after across Canada. We primarily serve open-pit and underground mining and construction operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various types and brands of heavy equipment and shovels.
• Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports.
• Transmission and drive-train repairs: repairing or replacing transmission components, differential gears, and drive shafts.
• Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders.
• Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and ensure compliance with preventive maintenance requirements.
• Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance.
• Make recommendations for repairs and improvement methods.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, site regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date certification and training as required.
• Arrive at work fit for duty each day.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent experience working in the field, preferably working out of a service truck, working with off-road construction and mining equipment.
• Experience with mining equipment is preferred.
• Machine brands preferably worked on include Hitachi, Komatsu, CAT, and John Deere.
• Experience with surface drills is considered an asset.
• Experience with electric and hydraulic shovels will be considered an asset.
• Must be a Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician.
• A Red Seal is needed.
• Solid experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
• Not seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).

We thank everyone for applying; however, only those who possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.