Plant Loader Operator/Trainee Asphalt Plant Operator

Amrize; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

Pension and Retirement Plan

EFAP

Service recognition awards

Perks & discounts

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Amrize West Kelowna is seeking a Plant Loader Operator/Trainee Asphalt Plant Operator to support production, feed cold feed bins, manage stockpiles, and assist with plant maintenance. This role offers on-the-job training with progression into plant operator duties.

You will work safely under a union environment with benefits and competitive wages, with room for advancement as you learn asphalt plant operations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High school education or equivalent.
• Required Work Experience: 2–5 years experience operating loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a loader to feed cold feed bins and maintain plant production.
• Manage aggregate stockpiles and ensure proper material handling.
• Assist with asphalt plant maintenance, cleanup, and general site duties.
• Perform daily equipment inspections including fluids and general upkeep.
• Support plant operations to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Learn asphalt plant controls, systems, and operational procedures.
• Progress into plant operation responsibilities as training and experience develop.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Join Amrize as a Plant Loader Operator/Trainee Asphalt Plant Operator and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

About The Role

Amrize West Kelowna is a Union company with employee benefits and competitive wages. We offer a safe work environment, on-the-job training, up-to-date equipment, and room for advancement.

The Plant Loader Operator / Trainee Asphalt Plant Operator is responsible for operating a loader to support asphalt plant production, including feeding cold feed bins, managing stockpiles, and assisting with plant maintenance. This role will also provide training opportunities to learn asphalt plant operations, with progression into plant operator duties over time.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Operate a loader to feed cold feed bins and maintain consistent plant production.
• Manage aggregate stockpiles and ensure proper material handling.
• Assist with asphalt plant maintenance, cleanup, and general site duties.
• Perform daily equipment inspections including fluids and general upkeep.
• Support plant operations to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Learn asphalt plant controls, systems, and operational procedures.
• Progress into plant operation responsibilities as training and experience develop.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Education: High school education or equivalent.

Required Work Experience: 2–5 years experience operating loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Manual dexterity and ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn asphalt plant operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Pay Rate: $39.52/Hourly CAD
• Wage progression as training advances into asphalt plant operations and increased responsibilities.
• A comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan for you and your dependents as outlined in the CBA
• A Pension and/or Retirement Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life, as outlined in the CBA
• Healthy Living support through an EFAP, offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
• Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
• Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
• An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
• A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required.