Who We Are:

Kettle River Contracting is a Heavy Civil Construction Company providing specialized services to the resource development industry, including mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, forestry, renewable energy, and environmental remediation.

Our goal for every project is the same, to provide high quality services safely, on time, on budget and in a professional and ethical manner.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kettle River Contracting is currently recruiting a professional individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

This position would be field based during the construction season. In the off season, this position may be asked work with our estimating and planning teams, remotely or from one of our office locations, growing their career and knowledge base.

The Heavy Equipment Operator will participate in the daily activities within the project to ensure alignment with the safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements of the project.

Job Duties:

• Promote a Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Promote and Enforce a Professional Site and Behavior
• Perform Assigned Duties as per the Construction Supervisor
• Operate Heavy Equipment including Excavators, Dozers, Graders, and Wheel Loaders in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform Daily Routine Maintenance on Machines including Fueling, Greasing and Shoveling Tracks
• Be Self Motivated
• Perform, Educate and Document Daily Field Level Hazard Assessments
• Perform, Educate and Document Daily Equipment Inspections
• Perform, Educate and Document Daily Light Vehicle Inspections if Provided a Company Vehicle
• Co-ordinate Daily Activities with Crews and Subcontractors
• Effectively Seek Productive Methods of Completing Tasks
• Ensure Quality of Work Meets or Exceeds Contractual Requirements
• Work Under Pressure and Tight Deadlines.
• Participate to Keep a Structured and Organized Work Site
• Understands, Possesses Knowledge of Heavy Equipment, Operations and Best Practices.
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License (class 5 or equivalent)
• Operate and Maintain in a Professional Manner, any Kettle River Contracting Provided Assets including Cell Phones, Computers and Vehicles
• Adhere to all Kettle River Policies
• Train, Mentor and Lead other Employees

Job Details:

• Full Time Position (approximately 200 hours per month)
• Expected to Work 10-12 Hour Shift
• Field Based Work Located Onsite at Various Locations

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Minimum of 3 Year Experience in the Construction Industry in an Operator Role
• Be Fit for Duty
• Able to Work in Various Environments and Weather Conditions
• Must be Safety Orientated, Self-Motivated and Work Well with Other Employees and Subcontractors
• Have Good Organizational Skills
• Self-Disciplined
• Pass Pre-Employment, Annually, and Post Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Mine Supervisor Certification (considered an asset)
• Existing Safety Training (considered an asset)

Job Type:

Temporary Full-time

Schedule:

10-12 Hour Shift

Pay Scale:

$32.00-$42.00 per hour

Supplemental Pay:

Overtime Paid after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Double Time Paid after 12 hours per day.

Experience:

• Heavy Civil Equipment Operator – 3 years
• Open Pit Mining Equipment Operator – Asset
• Underground Utilities Equipment Operator – Asset
• Oil and Gas Equipment Operator – Asset
• Utility Installation and HDPE Piping Equipment Operator – Asset

Work Location:

Elkford/Sparwood, BC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00-$42.00 per hour

Experience:

• heavy equipment operator: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person