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Forest Machine Operators

Clearwater, British Columbia Full Time $40 – $42/hr

About this role

  • 🚜 Operate specialized forestry equipment to safely harvest and move timber in remote mountain terrain.

  • πŸ› οΈ Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and equipment checks to keep machines in safe working order.

  • 🌲 Navigate steep slopes, uneven ground, and difficult terrain while maintaining production targets.

  • 🚦 Follow company safety procedures, site rules, and environmental guidelines at all times.

  • 🌧️ Work productively in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, mud, and cold temperatures.

  • 🀝 Communicate with supervisors and crew members to coordinate machine movements and work sequence.
    🌲Commercial thinning on steep slopes

  • πŸ“‹ Record equipment issues, work completed, and any safety or operational concerns during the shift.

  • πŸ“¦ Support loading, sorting, and site clean-up activities as required to keep the work area organized.

Requirements

  • ⏳ Min 2 year experience operating logging or heavy equipment in forestry and logging using forwarder/harvester machines.

  • πŸ’ͺ Ability to work long days, lift as required, and handle physically demanding outdoor work.

  • πŸš— Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation to and from the Clearwater area.

  • πŸ› οΈ Comfortable working around specialized machinery and performing routine checks and minor troubleshooting.

  • 🧭 Strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and commitment to safe operation in rugged terrain.

  • 🀝 Willingness to work as part of a close-knit crew in a remote setting with limited services nearby.

  • 🌦️ Ability to work in all weather conditions and adapt to changing mountain and forest conditions.

Schedule

Hours per week
32 hrs
Start date
As soon as possible

Eligibility

Language requirement
English
International applicants
No

Terms of employment

Full-time, permanent employment with a probationary period. Work is based out of remote forestry operations near Clearwater, BC, with long shifts and seasonal weather exposure.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage, overtime as available, and a practical field-based work environment with a supportive team. Benefits include statutory entitlements, medical, dental and other employer-provided coverage after 3 months.

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