Equipment Operator

The Sutherland Group of Companies; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry services provider is seeking an Equipment Operator to manage equipment operations and ensure safety and efficiency in a team-oriented environment. The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating heavy machinery and a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will be a mechanically inclined team player, committed to safety, willing to travel to various job sites. Competitive wages and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension Program with matching contributions

Extended health benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience with chippers is preferred.
• Physically fit and able to walk uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Operate Wheel Loader and Log Loader to manage logs.
• Feed chippers and perform equipment maintenance.
• Travel to various job sites as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Tools

Wheel Loader

Log Loader

Chipper

Excavator

Job description

Overview

Equipment Operator BC Eco Industrial Services are looking for an Equipment Operator to join our chipping, grinding and Log Yard operations in South Okanagan to Boundary region BC. As a Sutherland Group company, BC Eco values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the forestry industry.

Position Benefits

• Wage is $30-35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Permanent Full-time role.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours.
• Schedules vary depending on location of work.
• As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.

Sutherland Group Benefits

BC Eco Industrial Services is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Wheel Loader: moving chips, supplying the chippers with logs
• Log Loader: unloading trucks, feeding the chippers, down decking logs
• Chipper: feeding pulp logs
• 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

As a member of the BC Eco team, we expect you bring the following to the table:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating Wheel Loader, Log Loader or Excavator
• Preferrable experience using a Chipper
• Mechanical aptitude and capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance is a necessity.
• Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record.
• Experience running other types of heavy equipment would be an asset.
• 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.

Join the Team

If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application.

Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group.

About BC Eco Industrial Services

BC Eco Industrial Services is a broad-based forestry services provider that prioritizes environmental and sustainable work practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco has offered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building, maintenance and equipment rental throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

A Sutherland Group Company

The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.

For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.

The Sutherland Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed in hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from any protected basis such as persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America and any other basis under applicable law. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources team at 778-754-4021.