Camp Based Heavy Equip Operators
- Williams Lake, BC, Canada
$28.00 - $44.00 per hour (based on experience) · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $28.00 - $44.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators
Camp-Based Mining Construction Opportunity - Wells, BC
Immediate Openings | Dozer
Lake Excavating Ltd. is actively hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for our mining construction project at Barkerville Gold Mine near Wells, BC.
This is an excellent opportunity for operators who enjoy working in a camp environment and are looking for steady, long-term employment with a well-established company.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Premium Camp Accommodations
We have ongoing work throughout British Columbia's mining industry, including projects at:
What We're Looking For
We're seeking operators with experience in:
Applicants must:
Successful Candidates Will
Founded in 1964, Lake Excavating Ltd. has earned a reputation as one of Western Canada's leading heavy civil contractors. Our teams build and maintain major mining infrastructure, including tailings storage facilities, dam raises, mine infrastructure, roads, and large-scale earthworks in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. We invest in quality people, and a strong safety culture, providing employees with stable work, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career in the mining industry.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for a high-quality camp, steady work, competitive wages, and long-term career opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.
Please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button below.
Lake Excavating Ltd. welcomes all qualified candidates and is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lakeexcavating.com.
Camp-Based Mining Construction Opportunity - Wells, BC
Immediate Openings | Dozer
- Excavator
- Grader
- Haul Truck
- Compactor (Packer) Operators
Lake Excavating Ltd. is actively hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for our mining construction project at Barkerville Gold Mine near Wells, BC.
This is an excellent opportunity for operators who enjoy working in a camp environment and are looking for steady, long-term employment with a well-established company.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Premium Camp Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Private washroom
- Excellent meals provided daily
- Modern camp facilities
- New Fitness centre with modern equipment
- Transportation provided between camp and the project site
- $28.00 - $44.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Daily overtime after 8 hours
- $ Daily per diem
- Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Benefits
We have ongoing work throughout British Columbia's mining industry, including projects at:
- Barkerville Gold Mine
- Gibraltar Mine
- Mount Polley Mine
What We're Looking For
We're seeking operators with experience in:
- Earthworks | Mining | Road Construction | Civil Construction
- Dozers | Excavators | Graders | Haul Trucks | Compactors (Packers)
Applicants must:
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada (preference given to candidates residing in BC and Alberta)
- Successfully pass a mandatory pre-access drug screening
- Hold a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean Driver's Abstract
- Reliable transportation to and from Wells, BC (camp-to-site transportation is provided)
- Be physically capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Have a stable employment history within mining, civil construction, or industrial projects
Successful Candidates Will
- Operate heavy equipment safely, efficiently, and productively
- Perform daily pre-operational (360°) equipment inspections
- Complete routine servicing including fueling, greasing, cleaning, and track maintenance
- Assist with general labour duties when required
- Work safely around other equipment, personnel, and infrastructure
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and complete all required inspection and maintenance logs
- Comply with Client/Company policies/procedures, WorkSafeBC, and the BC Mines Act
- Work collaboratively with Supervisors and fellow crew members
- Participate in ongoing training and skill development
- Camp-based position
- 14 days on / 7 days off (other schedules may be arranged)
- 11-hour shifts
- Rotating Day and Night Shifts
- Flexibility to accommodate schedule changes resulting from weather, operational, or client requirements
Founded in 1964, Lake Excavating Ltd. has earned a reputation as one of Western Canada's leading heavy civil contractors. Our teams build and maintain major mining infrastructure, including tailings storage facilities, dam raises, mine infrastructure, roads, and large-scale earthworks in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. We invest in quality people, and a strong safety culture, providing employees with stable work, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career in the mining industry.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for a high-quality camp, steady work, competitive wages, and long-term career opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.
Please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button below.
Lake Excavating Ltd. welcomes all qualified candidates and is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lakeexcavating.com.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment safely and productively, conduct pre-operational inspections, and perform routine servicing and maintenance. Assist with general labour as needed, maintain equipment and inspection logs, follow safety and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with supervisors and crew members.
Requirements
Applicants must have experience operating at least one listed type of heavy equipment and a stable employment history in mining, civil construction, or industrial projects. They must be legally eligible to work in Canada, hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean abstract, pass pre-access drug screening, have reliable transportation to Wells, and be able to work outdoors and lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Dozer Operation
- Excavator Operation
- Grader Operation
- Haul Truck Operation
- Compactor Operation
- Earthworks
- Mining Construction
- Road Construction
- Civil Construction
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Servicing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork
- General Labour
Benefits
- Private Bedroom
- Private Washroom
- Daily Meals
- Modern Camp Facilities
- Fitness Centre
- Transportation Between Camp and Project Site
- Daily Per Diem
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
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- Construction
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Keywords
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Mining Construction
- Earthworks
- Road Construction
- Civil Construction
- Dozer
- Excavator
- Grader
- Haul Truck
- Compactor
- Pre-Operational Inspection
- Equipment Servicing
- Fueling
- Greasing
- Track Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance Logs
- WorkSafeBC
- BC Mines Act
- Drug Screening
- Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Driver's Abstract
- Camp-Based Work
- Rotating Shifts
- Overtime
- Mining Infrastructure
- Tailings Storage Facilities
- Dam Raises
- Mine Infrastructure
- Safety Culture
- Mining Industry