Haul Unit Operator

Lake Excavating Ltd.; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Company provided transportation

Supportive work environment

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Lake Excavating Ltd. in Williams Lake, BC is seeking Experienced Rigid-Framed & Articulating Haul Unit Operators to join our growing team.

You will work on civil pipe installation, earthworks, mining, and road construction projects in the Williams Lake area with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. We offer competitive wages from $32 to $36 per hour, extended health benefits, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment on civil, mining or earthworks sites is required.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and long shifts, including weekends.
• Vigilance in safety, maintenance, and log keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate rigid frame and articulated haul trucks in various job sites.
• Perform labour tasks when required, including shoveling, fueling, greasing, and cleaning equipment.
• Meet crew schedules and adapt to changes due to weather or client requirements.
• Assist with loading and unloading of materials and maintain clean equipment and logs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work in weather

Team collaboration

Stamina for heavy lifting

Education

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

Experienced Haul Unit Operators - Williams Lake, BC

Lake Excavating Ltd. is looking for Experienced Rigid-Framed & Articulating Haul Unit Operators to join our growing team and work on various projects in the Williams Lake, BC area. If you have experience in civil pipe installation, shallow and deep underground install, earthworks, mining, or road construction, we want to hear from you!

Lake Excavating Ltd. is one of Western Canada’s largest and most respected earthworks and civil infrastructure contractors with over 60 years of experience in earthworks, road construction, underground and surface works, delivering projects of all sizes for clients in a variety of industries.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages depending on experience from $32 to $36 per hour.
• A comprehensive extended health benefits package.
• Company provided transportation to some remote locations.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.

What we require:

• Be eligible to work in Canada and preference given to candidates who currently reside in the Williams Lake area.
• Pass mandatory pre-access drug screening and complete a quantitative respiratory fit test.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and ability to provide a clean drivers abstract.
• Be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions and manage up to 50lbs.
• Possess a stable work record with experience in an industrial, civil, or mining environment.
• Demonstrate experience operating heavy equipment on various jobsites, with preference given to those who worked on civil pipe installation and on active mining.
• Operate heavy equipment safely, efficiently, and productively in challenging spaces, along side other heavy equipment and infrastructures.
• Operating Heavy Equipment for its intended use as required:
• Rigid Frame/Articulated Off-Highway Haul truck – forward/reverse in tight spaces, narrow, and winding roads, performing accurate placement of loose materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed rock.
• Willingness to step out of the cab and perform labour tasks if and when required including shoveling tracks, fueling, greasing, and cleaning equipment, operating powered equipment, loading, and unloading of miscellaneous supplies and equipment, and other duties as needed and able to manage up to 50lbs.
• Working DAY and NIGHT shifts outdoors in inclement weather conditions and with shifts regularly longer than 8 hours a day and working weekends.
• Adhere to the crew work schedule and to be prepared for changes and acceptance of the revised crew schedule due to weather delays, client requirements, production requirements, etc.
• Strict attention and compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, WorkSafe Regulations, Mine Act along with equipment/vehicle cleanliness, maintenance and completing logs.
• Interact positively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Willingness to learn and gain adequate knowledge and experience through training.

Lake Excavating Ltd. welcomes all qualified candidates and is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lakeexcavating.com.