Road Crew - Heavy Equipment Operator (multiple positions available)
Road Crew - Heavy Equipment Operator (multiple positions available)
Lumby, British Columbia
Our Road Crew - Heavy Equipment Operators construct and maintain roads to support sustainable forestry operations. Ensuring safe access to the right place, at the right time is critical to the success of both harvesting and reforestation. If you would rather spend your days out in the forest, read on to learn more!
We're looking for an experienced Road Crew - Heavy Equipment Operators for our Southern Interior Woodlands Division. The Southern Interior Woodlands Team manages Tolko's tenure and fibre supply in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, covering an area of 953,447 hectares. We are dedicated to sustaining these areas to the benefit of all who live and work there.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- A proven commitment to safety.
- A demonstrated ability to meet performance measures.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team collaboration skills.
- A valid driver's license is required; Class 1 with air brake endorsement preferred.
- Experience with iPads and mapping applications is an asset.
- An understanding of forest policy, guidelines, and regulations is an asset.
- Previous heavy equipment experience is preferred.
- Experience running a grader is required.
In this role you will:
- Operate heavy equipment to safely undertake road construction and complete maintenance activities in the field.
- Work closely with Woodlands Operations Supervisors to follow building activities.
- Work with other operators to effectively construct and maintain roads.
- Work in a safe, timely, cost effective and professional manner.
So what's in it for you?
- You'll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You'll earn a competitive hourly wage of $37.30 to start.
- You'll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to our retirement plans, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- You'll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training.
- You'll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.
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About the North Okanagan Valley
The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you'll find it here. Watch this video to learn about the region and find out why life is better here.
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