Chapman Sand and Gravel is a growing company that has been in operation in the Okanagan for over 20 years. We are proud to be one of the largest producers and suppliers of aggregate in the Okanagan.
We are committed to our employees’ safety and to environmental stewardship.
We are searching for an experienced Front End Loader Operator to join our hardworking crew here in the Okanagan.
The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience working in the sand and gravel industry, as well as:
- Experience around equipment
- Eye for detail
- Good communication skills
- Great work ethic and attitude
- Attentive to safety standards
Wage will be based upon experience.
**Please note that we are not accepting out-of-country resumes at this time.
Responsibilities:
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others
- Must complete pre-operation inspections on equipment
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work well with others
- Must perform daily safety and maintenance checks for equipment
- Must perform daily maintenance on equipment
- Must be able to assist in shoveling and changing crusher screens
Education & Experience:
- Must have experience loading aggregate for crushing
- Must have experience loading trucks
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the sand and gravel industry is preferred
- Mechanical skills is an asset
- Any experience driving a rock truck or operating an excavator is an asset
- Computer skills is an asset
Physical Demands:
- Lifting up to 50lbs
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Climbing on and off equipment
- Working in varying temperatures and weather conditions
Work Environment:
- Working outdoors in all seasons
- Working around heavy equipment
- Exposure to dust and loud noises
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Spallumcheen, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sand and Gravel Pit: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Spallumcheen, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please list the types of loaders, and other equipment, you have experience operating.
Experience:
- Sand & Gravel Industry: 5 years (preferred)
- Loading aggregate for crushing: 5 years (preferred)
- Loading trucks: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
