Operator
01701 heidelberg materials canada
📍 victoria bc canada🕐 2mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
Line of Business: Aggregates
**About Us**
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
**What You’ll Be Doing**
* Operate loaders safely: Manoeuvre front-end wheel loaders efficiently to transport stockpiles, aggregates, and bulk materials.
* Load transport vehicles: Fill haul trucks and material hoppers to precise target weights smoothly.
* Conduct daily inspections: Execute pre-operational equipment checks on fluids, brakes, and safety systems daily.
* Perform routine maintenance: Grease, refuel, clean the operator cab, and complete basic equipment servicing.
* Maintain safety standards: Adhere strictly to company safety protocols and local environmental hazard regulations
**What Are We Looking For**
* Demonstrated operational competency: Proven capability to safely navigate wheel loaders in active production environments.
* Strong mechanical aptitude: Skill to identify equipment malfunctions and assist with preventative repairs.
* Excellent spatial awareness: High proficiency in hand-eye coordination to navigate busy worksites securely.
* Clear communication skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with ground crew using radios and signals.
* Valid driver's license: Possession of a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
**Conditions of Employment**
* Successful candidate must submit to post offer pre employment physical examination and background check.
* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.
**Work Environment**
* Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.
**What We Offer**
* $33.00 to $36.76 per hour
* Secure, long term employment
* Competitive wage and benefits package
* Training and development
* Opportunities for advancement
* Overtime available
Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.