Rope Access Technician

BAT Construction; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a skilled worker to ensure safety in mining operations. The role involves scaling loose rock and drilling for rock bolts. Candidates must possess relevant certifications, including IRATA Certification and Commercial diver's license. Position requires 2-3 years of experience with significant travel. Benefits include health, dental, and retirement plans, along with team building opportunities. Successful candidates will thrive in fast-paced, physically demanding environments.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Must have IRATA Certification and Commercial diver's license.
• First Aid Certificate and WHMIS Certificate required.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in drilling or related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the mine by scaling loose rock from walls and roof.
• Drill and install rock bolts.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Resourcefulness

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Drilling machine

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure the safety of the mine by scaling loose rock from walls and roof, drilling and installing rock bolts

Supervision

• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Certification
• Commercial diver's license
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Drilling equipment

• Drilling machine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer