Fuel & Lube Operator

Big Country Equipment Repair; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations

Flights paid

Tools provided

Travel allowance

Job summary

Big Country Equipment Repair is seeking a Fuel & Lube Technician to service heavy mine and construction equipment across Western Canada. You will fuel, lubricate, and perform oil changes on Excavators, Dozers, Haul Trucks, Rock Trucks, Graders and Loaders in a mining environment.

The role requires attending to 12-hour shifts on a 14x14 rotation, with a chance to transition into a heavy equipment apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere or Hitachi heavy equipment.
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork and maintain repair orders.
• Willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night, in remote camp rotations.

Responsibilities

• Fuel and grease equipment daily.
• Operate the fuel/lube truck safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair company assets and maintain documentation.
• Maintain fuel & lube truck and store supplies securely.
• Support maintenance staff and other technicians as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and site regulations.
• Be prepared to learn and pursue apprenticeship opportunities.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Technical & mechanical skills

English proficiency

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Pre-apprenticeship / first-year heavy-duty technician

Tools

Fuel & lube truck operation

Job description

Base Rate: $37.50.
OT: 4 hours daily, paid out at $56.25/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr
Accommodations: Camp
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Yes
Travel Allowance: A travel allowance will be provided upon arrival and upon departure from your 14-day shift rotation.

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.

As a Fuel & Lube Technician, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of servicing a wide range of construction and mining equipment safely and efficiently. The equipment includes Excavators, Dozers, Haul Trucks, Rock Trucks, Graders, and Loaders, all within a mining environment. Your role will involve lubricating components, fueling machinery, and performing oil and grease changes on off-road construction and mining equipment. You will be expected to operate the fuel and lube trucks responsibly, safely, and effectively, while maintaining professional and collaborative relationships with the Maintenance Department. This position also offers qualified candidates a unique opportunity to transition into a Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues.
• Fuel and grease all equipment daily.
• Diagnose and repair company assets, maintain repair order documentation, and support other maintenance personnel when required.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of the fuel & lube truck.
• Safely operate the fuel/lube truck to service large machinery.
• Implement and perform on-site maintenance tasks.
• Oversee and properly store essential supplies, including service kits, lubricants, and oils.
• Maintain detailed maintenance histories and relevant documentation.
• Take on additional duties as needed to support the overall mechanical availability of production equipment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, site regulations, and company policies.
• Be prepared to learn and open to it.
• Maintain up-to-date certification and training as required.
• Arrive at work fit-for-duty each day.

Requirements:

• Ideal candidates will have experience working with Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, or Hitachi heavy equipment.
• An aptitude for technical and mechanical skills, along with knowledge of fluids used in mining equipment operations, is considered an asset.
• At least one year of experience operating a fuel and lube truck is preferred.
• Being enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship or as a first-year heavy-duty technician is considered an asset.
• Mining industry experience is considered an asset.
• The ability to complete detailed paperwork is necessary.
• Willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night, in all weather conditions and reside in remote camps on a rotational schedule.

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 subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).

We thank everyone for applying; however, we will contact only those with the required knowledge and experience 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.