Equipment Operator - Fort St. James at Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.

, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

35.34

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excavator Operation, Grader Operation, Log Loader Operation, Grinder Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Road Grading, Inventory Control, Workplace Safety, Problem Solving, Communication, Hand-Eye Coordination, Computer Literacy

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

We Offer Location: Fort St. James, BC Job Status: Full Time Permanent Compensation: $33.25- $35.34 (based on experience) Pension: $3.45/hr 100% paid by Arrow Benefits: Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more... 100% paid by Arrow Overtime available Year round work Onsite training New/Low hour equipment As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow. Overview In Business since 1919 and still growing, Arrow is a leader in bulk commodity hauling, reload operations, freight management, logistics, consulting, and technology with operations throughout Canada and the U.S. We are looking for a Equipment Operator to join our Portable Wood Processing North Operations team in Fort St. James. This position will process residual slash piles from logging operations, in various locations, to be loaded and delivered for use as bioenergy. The operator will operate and help maintain various pieces of equipment including excavator, grader, log loader and a Peterson 5710 grinder. For more information please visit fsj.arrow.ca Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment (ie. excavator, grader, log loader, grinder) used for grading and maintaining dirt and gravel roadways, used for deactivation of roads, used for cleaning ditches and residuals left after grinding a pile, to load logs into grinder, to grind residual slash piles into hogfuel and to load product onto trucks Assist with road prep to ensure the trucks can load off the grinder Communicate and direct truck drivers regarding load locations Support inventory control (inbound/outbound/on ground) and accurately document load slips Perform daily routine maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot when experiencing equipment failures or breakdowns Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics Follow all workplace safety policies, and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards Inspect and verify product condition to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures Provide internal and external Customer Service excellence May be asked to travel out of town if necessary Ability to understand cross training on all functions Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager You Possess Minimum 1 year of experience operating a Buttontop/Clam loader or working in similar operation Previous Excavator experience is required Previous Grader experience is required S100 certification, First Aid and TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) training required. Arrow will provide training prior to first day worked Must be mechanically inclined and have experience with routine maintenance operations Ability to work overtime as required Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps, heat, wind) Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule Experience working with computers is an asset Must be willing to commute to the worksite and work out of town as required Must be in good physical condition with the ability to carry at least 50 lbs Strong safety mindset Quality oriented and strong attention to detail Strong problem-solving skills Needs to be responsible, accountable, and dependable Demonstrates strong communication skills Strong work ethic and positive team attitude Exceptionally high level of hand-eye coordination Embody Arrow's values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Quality, Teamwork, and Fun! #IND Arrow has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, a SmartWay Transport Partner, a BCTA Clean Carrier, a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion and as a Carrier of Excellence in Women's Leadership.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain heavy equipment including excavators, graders, and grinders to process residual slash piles into bioenergy fuel. Responsibilities include road maintenance, directing truck drivers, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.