Excavator Operator

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS

We are currently recruiting experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing team.

What we offer:

- $35 - $40 per hour, based on experience

- Long-term employment for qualified individuals

- Benefit plan

General Duties & Responsibilities:

- Work safely in a mining or civil construction environment following company procedures and policies

- Daily 360° inspection of all equipment for operational and safety checks and advise if repair is required

- Pre-inspection of equipment includes checking all fluid level and ensuring they are topped up as needed

- Accurately complete all work reports and maintenance logs as required

- Follow equipment maintenance schedule and advise if repair is required

- Regularly perform safety inspection of equipment and tools

- Support operations through manual labour, including shoveling, operating powered equipment, loading and unloading of miscellaneous supplies and equipment, light maintenance, and other duties as needed

Requirements:

- Ability to complete mandatory internet-based Orientation and Indoctrination training and certification

- Class 5 Driver’s Licence and ability to provide a clean Drivers Abstract

- Operate safely with care and attention to the equipment, the jobsite and the crew

- 3 plus years’ experience operating a CAT Excavator

- Familiar with Field Level Hazard Assessment

- Willingness to step out of the cab and perform labour tasks if and when required

- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs

- Strict attention and compliance with equipment cleanliness, maintenance and completing logs

- Experience on other equipment such as dozers is an asset

- Mining experience an asset

- Good communication skills

- Reliable transportation

Location: This position is based out of the Kamloops / Thompson area of British Columbia. This is not a camp position; employees provide their own transportation to/from the job site.

Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% indigenous owned company and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.