Company Overview:
Big Country Equipment is a leading heavy equipment service and repair company based in British Columbia. We provide maintenance and repair services to the mining industry, as well as the construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Western Canada. Our commitment to delivering high-quality service, efficiency, and maintaining strong relationships with our clients is what drives our success.
About Our Rotational/Field Roles:
We are continuously looking for experienced individuals to join our field-based, rotational teams. These positions typically operate on a 2x2 schedule (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off), with tradespeople, labourers, and fuel and lube operators working a 2-week rotation of days and nights. We only hire journeymen for skilled trades positions, but we encourage apprentices to apply, as we would love to keep in touch and follow your progress in your career.
Some Positions and Rates:
Trades Personnel (e.g., Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Welders):
- Base Rate: $62.50 per hour
- Overtime Rate: $93.75 per hour (after 8 hours/day)
Fuel and Lube Truck Operators:
- Base Rate: $37.50 per hour
- Overtime Rate: $48.75 per hour (after 8 hours/day)
Maintenance Planner & Scheduler:
- Salary: Starting at $130,000 per year
Foreman/Supervisor (Mechanical Trades):
- Rate: Competitive based on experience
Key Benefits:
Rotational Schedule: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off with minimum 12-hour days. Trades personnel, labourers, and fuel and lube truck operators work 2 weeks of day shifts followed by 2 weeks of night shifts.
Travel and Accommodation: All flights, travel, and accommodations are organized and paid for by the company.
Paid Travel Time: Tradespeople and fuel and lube operators are paid for travel time up to 4-8 hours each way.
Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package starting on the first day of employment.
RRSP Matching: Company matching of 3% to 5% to help secure your financial future.
Night Shift Premiums: An additional $1.25 per hour for tradespeople and fuel and lube operators working night shifts.
How to Apply:
To be considered for future opportunities, we encourage you to submit your application through our general application portal. When signing in for the first time, you’ll need to create an account. After that, you’ll be asked to create a profile by uploading your resume or creating one through the system. Once your profile is set up, it will guide you through the rest of the application process. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Why apply through our portal?
Stay Connected: Your application will be stored in our system, and you'll be notified when positions that match your skills and interests become available.
Get Qualified Early: After you apply, we will send you a link to a qualifying form to complete. This helps us better understand your qualifications and expedite the hiring process, as we'll already know what you're looking for and have pre-qualified you for roles.
Submit Key Documents: For all positions, we recommend uploading additional documents such as your driver's abstract and a copy (front and back) of your driver's license, if available. When you first enter the application on the personal information page, scroll to the bottom, where you will see a section to upload additional documents. You can also upload your trade certificates there, if applicable. This will further streamline the process.
Important Note:
We do not accept random resumes via email. Submitting your application through our online portal ensures that your details are properly tracked, reviewed, and considered for future opportunities.
Successful Candidates Must:
- Be proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Provide a clean 5-year history driver's abstract (Minor infractions are fine).
- Pass a Criminal Record check.
- Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Be physically fit for heavy lifting and physically demanding work.
- Not seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering sub-contractor opportunities at this time).
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Join Our Team:
At Big Country Equipment, we believe in building a future powered by hard work, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. By applying now, you are taking the first step toward becoming part of a dynamic team that values expertise, safety, and integrity. Don’t wait for the opportunity to come to you - seize it by applying today and positioning yourself for success with a company that’s leading the industry.
We look forward to welcoming you to Big Country Equipment and helping you grow your career with us. We sincerely appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.