Excavator Operator

The Sutherland Group; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Sutherland Group recherche un Opérateur d'Excavatrice pour rejoindre son équipe à Castlegar. Ce poste implique l'opération d'équipements lourds, la participation à la construction de routes forestières, et le respect de la sécurité. L'entreprise offre un environnement de travail professionnel avec de nombreux avantages et un salaire compétitif.

Benefits

Programme de pension

Programme d'avantages sociaux

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en construction de routes et exploitation d'excavatrices.
• Capable d'effectuer des entretiens quotidiens de l'équipement.
• Titulaire d'un permis de conduire de classe 5 valide.

Responsibilities

• Opérer des excavatrices de 10 à 40 tonnes de manière sécuritaire.
• Construire et entretenir des routes forestières.
• Respecter les politiques et valeurs de l'entreprise.

Skills

Mécanique

Interprétation de plans

Travail en équipe

Job description

Welcome to The Sutherland Group’s Online Careers Centre. If you are searching for a rewarding, challenging career with a company that puts its team members first, you have found it.

Excavator Operator

We are looking for an Excavator Operator to join our BC Eco team in the Castlegar/Nelson area of the West Kootenays 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

• Pay rate is $34-35 per hour,dependent on experience
• Overtime pay after 8 hours
• Monday to Friday shifts
• Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. 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 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

• Proficiently operate 10 to 40 Ton excavators of various makes and models.
• Assist in building and maintaining forestry service roads by excavating, moving and loading dirt, rock and other materials.
• Select and fit various attachments including buckets, grapples, blades and rock breaking hammers.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Operate other heavy equipment and vehicles as required and instructed by site supervisors.
• Travel to various job sites daily
• Ensure company policies, core values and culture are being consistently upheld.
• General job set-up, site clean up, and materials removal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

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

• Minimum 5 years' experience of building logging roads and bridges
• Minimum 5 years' experience operating excavator,using a power grapple and timber handling
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating D6, D7 or D8bulldozers
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and comprehend road designs and maps
• Mechanical aptitude and capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance
• Physically fit and able to walk uneven ground and construction locations
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Willing to travel to different worksites daily
• Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record
• 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

BC Eco 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.

If there are no job opportunities currently that fit what you are looking for, we are constantly hiring talented individuals. Please submit your resume to [e-mail]