Log Yard Heavy Equipment Operator | 40+ hrs, Benefits

Thompson River Lumber Co of MT, Inc.; Thompson Falls (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal days

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k profit sharing

Job summary

Thompson River Lumber is seeking a heavy machinery operator to join the log yard team. The role requires operating a Wagner loader to unload log trucks safely and efficiently, with occasional duties feeding the mill and basic equipment maintenance.

You must be able to identify tree species by bark and work long hours in a physically demanding environment. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and be committed to working safely with appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large heavy equipment in a lumber/log yard.
• Ability to identify tree species by bark on logs.
• Must be able to work long hours seated and perform some light maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload log trucks using the Wagner loader safely.
• May be asked to feed the mill logs and perform other duties as assigned.
• Monitor equipment condition and use PPE at all times.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs is required.

Skills

Loader operation

Heavy equipment safety

Log yard handling

Job description

Thompson River Lumber is seeking a heavy machinery operator to join the log yard team. The role requires operating a Wagner loader to unload log trucks safely and efficiently, with occasional duties feeding the mill and basic equipment maintenance.

You must be able to identify tree species by bark and work long hours in a physically demanding environment. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and be committed to working safely with appropriate PPE.