Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Civil Construction – Sparwood BC

Jim Dent Construction, headquartered in Hope, BC, is a respected and long-standing leader in heavy civil construction across British Columbia. With a proven track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects, we’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, performance, and results. Our diverse and highly skilled team brings technical expertise and leadership to every stage of project delivery.

If you are committed to excellence, we invite you to join our experienced team as a Heavy Equipment Operator at a job site in the Sparwood / Elkford BC area. 

Team & Culture

The ideal candidate will have 5 years experience of operating heavy equipment and be willing to do shift work. Joining an established team, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in a remote site. Our projects are fast-paced, physically demanding, and require individuals capable of performing 10-12 hour shifts with consistency and professionalism. The ideal candidate takes direction effectively while demonstrating the ability to work independently. Civil construction labour experience is considered a strong asset. 

Responsibilities

• Pre-shift check & completion of Mobile Equipment Check List.
• Warm up and refueling prior to start of workday.
• Proficiently operate one or all of the following; up to 65 ton excavators, articulated rock truck, wheel loader and finish dozers from D5 to D8.
• Ensure servicing at scheduled times.
• Keep machine & tracks clean and free of loose debris.
• Keep windows, any mirrors, and lights clean & free of any items obscuring visibility.
• Maintain operable fire extinguishers, fire tools, shovel & Pulaski on machine.
• Maintain daily logbook of machine hours.
• Immediately notify supervisor and/or site mechanic of any problems.
• Be familiar with environmental spill response procedures.
• Operators must be familiar with and able to read documents commonly used with their equipment, such as design details and drawings.
• Be familiar with & understand project’s Environmental Response Plan and company’s environmental objectives, rules, and procedures.
• Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner according to Provincial regulations and site safety standards.

 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years experience of operating heavy equipment.
• Class 5 Driver’s licence.

• Must be physically fit and capable of performing 10-12 hour day or night shifts on 14/7 rotations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team while maintaining the capacity to work independently when required.

• Background in construction and heavy civil experience is an asset.
• Mine Supervisor certification is considered an asset.
• Previous Elk Valley Resources (EVR) or mining experience is considered an asset.

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