Operator

01701 Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure, long term employment

Competitive wage and benefits package

Training and development

Overtime available

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited in Victoria, BC is seeking a loader operator to safely move stockpiles and materials on-site. You will load haul trucks, conduct daily inspections, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to safety standards and environmental regulations.

The role requires strong spatial awareness, mechanical aptitude, and clear radio communication with the ground crew. A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are essential for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to safely operate wheel loaders in active production areas.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to identify malfunctions and assist with basic repairs.
• High spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination for busy worksites.
• Clear communication with ground crew using radios and signals.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving history.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders safely to move stockpiles, aggregates, and bulk materials.
• Load haul trucks and material hoppers to target weights.
• Perform pre-operational inspections of fluids, brakes, safety systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance such as greasing, fueling, cleaning cab.
• Maintain safety standards and comply with environmental regulations.

Skills

Operational competency

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial awareness

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Line of Business

Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate loaders safely: Manoeuvre front‑end wheel loaders efficiently to transport stockpiles, aggregates, and bulk materials.
• Load transport vehicles: Fill haul trucks and material hoppers to precise target weights smoothly.
• Conduct daily inspections: Execute pre‑operational equipment checks on fluids, brakes, and safety systems daily.
• Perform routine maintenance: Grease, refuel, clean the operator cab, and complete basic equipment servicing.
• Maintain safety standards: Adhere strictly to company safety protocols and local environmental hazard regulations.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated operational competency: Proven capability to safely navigate wheel loaders in active production environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude: Skill to identify equipment malfunctions and assist with preventative repairs.
• Excellent spatial awareness: High proficiency in hand‑eye coordination to navigate busy worksites securely.
• Clear communication skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with ground crew using radios and signals.
• Valid driver’s license: Possession of a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination and background check. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $33.00 to $36.76 per hour
• Secure, long term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own.

Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready‑mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.