Equipment Operator

Infracon Construction; Logan Lake; Presencial; CAD 51.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & dental benefits

Shuttle service to site

Descripción de la vacante

Infracon Construction is seeking skilled Equipment Operators for the Highland Valley Copper Mine site near Logan Lake, BC. This full-time role runs 14 days on / 7 days off with 10-hour shifts, reporting to the Site Services Foreman.

Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of excavator/dozer experience and additional experience with graders, haul trucks, or skid steers. Join a safety‑minded team on a long-term project through 2027.

Formación

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating excavators and dozers.
• Preference for 2–3 years experience operating graders, haul trucks, loaders, or skid steers.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices including site grading and road construction.
• Experience around underground utilities and active mine sites.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence; Class 3 or Class 1 is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate heavy equipment (excavator, dozer, grader, haul truck, skid steer, loader) to support site construction and maintenance.
• Perform grading, leveling, trenching, backfilling, and road building tasks.
• Support laydown yard development, utility trenching, berm construction, and other civil works.
• Assist with snow removal, dust suppression, and surface maintenance during seasonal operations.
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and basic equipment care.
• Maintain situational awareness around workers, vehicles, and site infrastructure.
• Follow safe dig protocols around utilities and underground hazards.
• Support ground disturbance planning and utility locates for safety compliance.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and crews to maintain a safe work zone.
• Collaborate with labourers, supervisors, and operators to complete tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate flexibility to daily changes and site conditions.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

Grader operation

Haul truck operation

Skid steer operation

Safety compliance

Herramientas

Ground Disturbance certification

WHMIS

First Aid Level 1

Descripción del empleo

Equipment Operator – Site Wide Services Construction Project
Location: Highland Valley Copper Mine Site, near Logan Lake, BC
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 14 days on / 7 days off, 10-hour shifts
Reports To: Site Services Foreman

About the Role:

We are seeking skilled and safety-oriented Equipment Operators to join our Site Wide Services team at Highland Valley Copper. This multi-year construction project is expected to run through the end of 2027. Operators will play a key role in supporting site infrastructure, road building, laydown preparation, environmental controls, snow clearing, and general support activities across the construction site.

Ideal candidates will have experience operating heavy civil equipment primarily excavators and dozers, but also experience with graders, haul trucks and skid steers/loaders. Success in this role requires a commitment to safety, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to be a team player and adapt to shifting priorities as project needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and effectively operate heavy equipment (excavator, dozer, grader, haul truck, skid steer, loader) to support a wide range of site construction and maintenance activities.
• Perform grading, leveling, trenching, backfilling, and road building tasks as required by project scope.
• Support laydown yard development, utility trenching, berm construction, and other civil works.
• Assist with snow removal, dust suppression, and surface maintenance during seasonal operations.
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and perform basic equipment care.
• Maintain situational awareness while operating around workers, vehicles, and site infrastructure.
• Follow established safe dig protocols and work cautiously around utilities, buried infrastructure, and identified underground hazards.
• Support ground disturbance planning, spotters, and utility locates to ensure compliance and safety.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, spotters, and ground crews to maintain a safe work zone.
• Work collaboratively with labourers, supervisors, and other operators to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a positive attitude in adapting to daily changes, site conditions, or assignments outside of regular operating tasks.
• Support the overall success of the team through cooperation, initiative, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Follow all site-specific safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Other responsibilities to support the success of company’s project and exceed client delivery expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating excavators anddozers.
• Preference will be given to those that also have 2-3 years experience operatinggraders, haul trucks, loaders, or skid steers.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices including material handling, site grading, and road construction.
• Experience working around underground utilities, utility corridors, and/or on active mine sites.
• Minimum requirement of a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence; Class 3 or Class 1 Licence is considered an asset.
• Physically fit and capable of working 10-hour shifts in changing weather and site conditions.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Willingness to assist with general site labour or non-operating tasks when required.

Preferred Assets:

• Multiple equipment certifications or proven competency on more than one machine.
• Ground Disturbance, WHMIS, Level 1 First Aid, or other relevant safety certifications.
• Previous work in mining or remote industrial projects.
• Experience with fueling and inspecting mobile equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for identifying minor equipment issues.

Additional Information:

• Shift Schedule: 14 days on / 7 days off, 10-hour shifts.
• Shuttle Service Provided: Transportation to and from the Highland Valley Copper mine site is available from Kamloops and Merritt.
• Preference for local candidates or those willing to commute to shuttle pick-up points.

What We Offer:

• Hourly Rates: $37.00 – $43.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities.
• Benefits: Health & dental benefits.
• Stability: Long-term project expected to run through the end of 2027.
• Growth: Opportunities to operate a variety of equipment and take on increasing responsibilities within a supportive team.