Concrete Pump Operator

Concrete Pump Operator

Fort St. John, BC | $35-45/hour | Full-Time, Year-Round

The Role

We’re hiring an experienced Concrete Pump Operator to operate a 38 m concrete pump on projects in and around Fort St. John.

When pumping work is not required, you’ll perform other concrete, civil, construction, truck, or equipment work as needed.

S. Young Enterprises is a family-owned general contractor based in Fort St. John, serving Northern BC since 1999 across commercial, industrial, concrete, civil, and infrastructure construction.

We have a long-term core team, year-round workload, and are looking for someone who wants a stable, long-term position.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Concrete Pump Operation: Drive, set up, operate, and clean the 38 m concrete pump for scheduled concrete pours.
• Equipment Care: Complete required inspections and routine equipment care. Identify and resolve mechanical or operating issues, or escalate them when required.
• Site Coordination: Coordinate with field crews, mixer truck drivers, Superintendents, and other site personnel during pours.
• Other Construction Duties: Perform other concrete, civil, construction, truck, or equipment duties as required, including operating a mixer truck where qualified.

Candidate Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Concrete Pump Operator Certification: Valid Concrete Pump Operator certification.
• Boom Pump Experience: Experience operating concrete boom pumps 28 m or larger. Experience operating a 38 m pump is preferred.
• Driver’s Licence: Valid Class 3 or Class 1 driver’s licence with air-brake endorsement.
• Location: Able to work in Fort St. John and surrounding areas without regular living-out allowance or relocation support.
• Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.
• Drug & Alcohol: Able to pass drug and alcohol testing when required by the project or site.

Additional Assets

• Independent Pump Operation: Experience independently managing concrete pours from pump setup through completion and cleanout.
• Relevant Construction Experience: Previous hands-on experience in concrete, civil, earthworks, carpentry, equipment operation, or general construction.
• Mixer Truck: Experience operating concrete mixer trucks.
• Equipment Maintenance: Experience troubleshooting and performing routine operator maintenance on concrete pumps or similar equipment.
• Safety Training: CSO, H2S Alive, First Aid, or other relevant site safety training.

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

• Compensation: $35-45/hour, based on experience and capability.
• Schedule: Variable based on concrete pours. Saturdays and Sundays may be required, with weekdays off when the schedule shifts.
• Benefits: Full benefits after 3 months, including dental, extended health, vision, disability insurance, employee assistance program, RRSP match, and wellness program. Employer pays 60% of the benefit cost.
• Travel: Most projects are local. For qualifying out-of-town work, transportation, accommodation, and applicable living-out allowance are provided.