Shop Facilities Maintenance Labourer

Job Title: Shop Facilities Maintenance Labourer

Location: Kamloops, BC

Base Rate: $35.00 per hour

OT: 1.5x after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts

About Us: Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair and maintenance company that works with resource-based customers in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to a high-performing team of over 145 employees and a fleet of 40+ fully tooled service trucks. We are committed to taking care of customers throughout Canada, providing 24/7 service, 365 days a year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Safely perform labourer duties, including the use of hand tools, while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

- Assisting skilled trades workers with equipment and task preparation, ensuring smooth operations.

- Conducting a thorough general cleanup to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

- Collaborating with the team, assisting with various tasks, and contributing to a positive work environment.

- Washing equipment to ensure vehicles and equipment are clean and maintained.

- Completing proper lockout procedures while working with machinery.

- Complete assigned duties as instructed and required.

- Perform minor repairs, calibrations, and services for shop facilities equipment.

- Support shop equipment and tooling management.

- Assist with bulk lubrication management and system servicing/repairs.

- Support maintenance/repair of shop equipment, including hose reels, pressure washers, and lifting/rigging equipment.

Requirements:

- Previous experience in the mining, oil & gas, or construction industry with a familiarity with heavy equipment is considered an asset.

- Being comfortable operating machinery such as skid steers, forklifts and telehandlers will be considered an asset.

- Mechanically inclined is preferred.

- Must be comfortable working outdoors.

- Strong oral and written English communication skills are required.

- Physical fitness to perform demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

- Demonstrated organizational capabilities and an ability to maintain orderly workspaces.

- A commitment to following all safety protocols and guidelines.

- Must be willing to work over stats if they fall on your rotation.

All Successful Candidates Must:

- Must be fit for duty and in alignment with Company and Site Drug & Alcohol policies.

- A valid Class 5 driver’s license is mandatory.

- A clean driver's abstract must be provided.

- Legally able to work in Canada.

- This safety-sensitive role requires adherence to drug and alcohol policies and always maintaining fitness for duty.

We thank everyone for applying; however, only those who possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.