About Us
Peaskie Minerals is a premier supplier of domestically sourced proppants and silica flour to the West Central Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.
Please note this is NOT a camp position. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to commute.
Position: Loader Operator
Terms of Employment: Seasonal
Rate: $34.65/hourly – $40.43/hourly, Overtime after 8 hours per day
Schedule: 7 on / 7 off, Days and Nights - 12 hours per day
We Offer
· Competitive wages
·Overtime after 8 hours per day AND for all hours worked if called in on a scheduled day off
· Annual boot allowance
· Travel allowance (dependent on location, and in accordance with company policy)
· Night shift premiums
· Health Care Spending Account
· Opportunities for growth within the company
Duties & Responsibilities
· Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
· Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
· Understand and follow directions from supervisors as required to work area
· Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or dump material
· Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
· Operate loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones’ surroundings
· Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader
· Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Loader
· Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required
· Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics
· Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics
Education & Training
· Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
Pre-Employment Screening
· Drug and Alcohol testing
· Audiometry
· Criminal Record Check
· Clean/Acceptable Driver Abstract
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $34.65-$40.43 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you aware this position is based out of Opal, AB?
- Are you able to reliably commute to the jobsite in Opal, AB?
Experience:
- Loader: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
