mécanicien d'équipement lourd

loader operator

mécanicien poids lourds

truck driver

directeur des ressources humaines

Smook Contractors Ltd

The day always started with a Safety Meeting with all shops and foremen involved, discussing daily tasks that required Job Hazard Assessments, new or updated safety procedures or protocol, or reviewing near miss situations.   I enjoyed working with all my coworkers, some more than others but always got to know everyone and never left anyone out of lunch room conversation.  Management was always easy to deal with because I did my job and went over and beyond expectation, therefore management usually only came around to say hello and to check that orders and goods were moving smoothly, or to let us know what is in the forecast for upcoming jobs and projects.   The most difficult part of my job was not being able to know more, learn more, do more.  I have been interested in mechanics for quite a while now but haven't been able to pursue my dreams of becoming an female aboriginal automotive/heavy equipment mechanic.  I enjoyed learning bits and pieces of knowledge from the mechanics, the crusher crew, and administration as I am always wanting to learn how to do it all. I enjoyed being able to exert full energies into working in the yard, or the larger warehouses, moving and organizing heavy equipment attachments and accessories, industrial machinery and a lot of times, garbage that others could not seem to find the proper place for.  I enjoyed being given the opportunity to deliver on demand, and was instantly gratified when foremen were smiling (not often they do), and on their way back to the job site.

The management culture is very poor and disorganized lots of yelling and growling.

All employees are viewed as expendable the GM actually said to me just get em here if they have a pulse, if they dont work out we fire em, people would be pulled from several provinces away traveling thousands of kilometers for a job and then get laid off very quickly or fired. The turnover is around 150% per year!

Rules are very inconsistent and the squeeky wheel either gets fired or some grease.

The apts they own to put the workers in, they will shove 3 of you in there with 30 year old furniture smelling of mold, some are newly renovated and nice.

They talk of a safety culture but treat HR and Safety like the unwanted stepchildren and a nuisance to the machismo.

The benefits dont kick in for 6 mths most people do not last this long.

They work the men in the field 21-30 days straight at 12 hour days and wonder why they are burning out and everyone is miserable.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people in the office are active in the working aspects and have been active workers for years.  They understand what goes into the job and the knowledge in every aspect was greatly appreciated.  Everyone I interacted with and worked with were amazing and wonderful people.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Long days/hours combined with steady weeks and repetitive operations.  It can defintely take a toll on someone not used to  working up to 2-4 weeks straight (depending on situations).  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was terrific and the culture was very professional yet laid back.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Early day starts with 12-16 hour days depending on workload required.  But you were working, there was always something to do regardless of what was going on.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The long hours and low pay along with the sketchy coworkers stealing from you every chance they get.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The foremans are crackheads and alcoholics.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Dirty, dusty,and gross. They treat you as a replaceable number. They don't even provide a porta potty to go to the bathroom or hand sanitizer. You have to go on the ground like an animal. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long hours and low pay with no bonuses or appreciation for hard work. If you party with the foreman and superintendent you get special treatment. Especially if you can bring them coke.

Started off as a flagger for the summer.  When the job ended they trained me on a rock truck to keep me working rather than laying me off.  They have a heavy equipment trainer who helps explain things to new operators.  Most of the experienced operators were willing to give advice as well.  Supervisors were good to work for.  Hard working employees were rewarded with opportunities for advancement.  

They own an apartment block in Thompson so if you are from out of town they have a place for you to stay.  They were in the middle of renovating it when i left.

Production crew works longer stretches but gets a week off for every long weekend.  Crews at the mine site in Thompson work 5 on 2 off.

No time to do anything after 12 hrs of work except to prepare for next day.No shift premiums for night shift.Pay what they feel like paying you or if you can negotiate your own salary depending how desperate they want you.Example pay truck driver more than equipment operator.Almost have to beg for a raise.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing good about this place and I still work here

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The bosses are the worst part of the company 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Show up no matter what u got going on in your life they are number 1

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Over worked under paid under appreciated

Highway work is probably the busiest setting I've worked. Flagging is not really anyone's choice but someone's gotta do it. Standing on the side of the road for 11 hours on your feet does takes its toll but the pay is decent.  Anything over 50 hours a week is time & half. Down side to working for smooks is working with the vets who are obnoxious & cranky all the time especially when your the new hire.

I have learned many things in the companies I have worked for, leadership skills, surveying, grading, people management skill, safety culture, maintenance and proper care of equipment, paperwork and payroll management, time management skills, listening skills,

One great big happy family with coworkers & Management. Family oriented workplace & community minded . The coworkers are fun to be around with which make a comfortable work Enviroment and highly recommended for those who want to work together as a team with high safe production practises.  I miss working there.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Mécanicien d'équipement lourd 2 salaries reported	$40.00 per hour
Loader operator 5 salaries reported	$25.90 per hour
Mécanicien poids lourds 2 salaries reported	$37.50 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$30.00 per hour
Directeur des ressources humaines 2 salaries reported	$3,366 per month

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