Job Description

We are looking for an Equipment Operator to join our BC Eco team for our Sunshine Coast operations in Gibsons, BC. As a Sutherland Group Company, BC Eco values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the forestry industry.POSITION BENEFITS

• Wage is $30-35 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime pay after 8 hours
• 21 days on, 7 days off monthly shifts, 12 hour days working with chipping crew.
• Work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.

SUTHERLAND GROUP BENEFITSBC Eco is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:

• Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
• Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan.
• Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
• Health & Safety Policy & Programs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wheel Loader: Forward logs from dryland sort to chipper, move chips and waste wood material, and load chip trucks.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.

• Operate other heavy equipment as required and instructed by site supervisors.
• Ensure company policies, core values and culture are being consistently upheld.

• General job set-up, site clean up, and materials removal.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSAs a member of the BC Eco team, we expect you bring the following to the table:

• Minimum 2 years\' experience operating Log Loader and Wheel Loader
• Experience and knowledge of working in a log yard or logging environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance.

• Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record.
• Experience running other types of heavy equipment would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver\'s licence.
• Physically fit and able to walk uneven ground, chip piles and log yard locations.

• Team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed.

JOIN THE TEAMIf you think there\'s a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your applicationVisit our website to learn more aboutABOUT BC ECOBC Eco is a board-based forestry services provider that prioritizes environmental and sustainable work practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco has offered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building, maintenance and equipment rental throughout Alberta and British Columbia.A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANYThe Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.

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