Loader Operator

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

Job summary

A leading heavy industry company in British Columbia seeks a Loader Operator for their West Kootenay Gravel Pits. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience operating heavy machinery and a valid Class 3 driver's license. This position offers a competitive wage of $30-34 per hour, with overtime options and a commitment to employee growth and safety. Join a company that values teamwork and innovation in the forestry industry.

Benefits

Pension Program

Extended health benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating Wheel Loader and Excavator.
• Experience working in gravel pit is an asset.
• Capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance.
• Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record.
• Physically fit and able to walk uneven ground and chip piles.

Responsibilities

• Operate Wheel Loader and Excavator for gravel operations.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Travel to various job sites as required.
• Uphold company policies and culture.

Skills

Wheel Loader operation

Excavator operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

Valid Class 3 with air ticket driver’s licence

Job description

Loader Operator – For our West Kootenay Gravel Pits

We are looking for a Loader Operator to join our BC Eco team for our West Kootenay Gravel Pits. 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 $30-34 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime pay after 8 hours
• Monday to Friday shifts with overtime work available.
• 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
• Banking services - exclusive product offerings for our employees and their family members, when certain employment conditions are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wheel loader, excavator, aggregate inventory
• Wheel loader loading trucks, excavator sloping the pit and blending piles.
• Making sure customer scale loads and watch there scale tickets
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Operate other heavy equipment as required and instructed by site supervisor.
• 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 and excavator
• Experience working in gravel pit be an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance.
• Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record.
• Experience running other types of heavy equipment would be an asset.
• Valid Class 3 with air ticket 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

BC Eco is a board-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.