Equipment Operator
OperationsFull TimeSechelt, BC$25 - $30 CAD per hour
Salish Soils is currently looking for a full-time versatile equipment operator to load customer and landscaper vehicles with a front wheel loader and help manage our South Coast Green Waste site with an excavator. This a full time position all year round but applicants looking for part time work are also encouraged to apply. This applicant is looking for somebody with both front wheel loader and excavator experience but those with experience with just one type of machine are also encouraged to apply.
Operator must possess:
- Minimum 1 year experience in a wheel loader
- Minimum 1 year experience with an excavator
- Ability to work both Saturday and Sunday
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Proven safety track record
- Class 5 drivers licence
- Ticket considered an asset
- Knowledge in other equipment considered an asset
Wage range is $25-$30 plus benefits based on experience and knowledge.
Job Description
Functional Summary
Reporting to the C&D supervisor, the wheel loader operator is responsible for safely and efficiently loading customers and landscapers with the right amount of product. While the yard is not busy it is expected to work with the other labourers to sort through the mixed C & D and other duties as required. Additionally, the role would be required to report to our South Coast Green Waste facility in Gibsons filling green waste bins and maintaining the site.
Key Responsibilities include
Safety
· Attends safety meetings if scheduled. Independently follows up on safety meeting notes signing that they have read and understand what was discussed
· Steel toe boots and a high visibility vest are required at all times
o Safety glasses required when outside
· Follows all Salish Soils policies and procedures
Equipment Operator
· Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
· Accurately loads customers as per direction from the front office with the right type of product
· Performs daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment including routine cleaning
· Understands and follows directions from supervisor as to work area
· Maintains constant communication by radio
Miscellaneous
· Sort through mixed C&D loads sorting the waste into different commodities
· Work with the loader operator to remove waste C&D to the appropriate location when sorted
· Bag compost/soil/mulch as required
South Coast Green Waste
· Promptly responds when a load of green waste is dumped on the pad
· Fills the bins with green waste ensuring the bins are as full as possible
· Keep tipping area clean
· Maintain constant communication by cellphone and works with dispatch to optimize logistics
Reports
· Reports to C & D Supervisor/Flagship GM