Equipment Operator – Colas

Subsidiary: Terus Construction Ltd.

Terus Construction Ltd. is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

Main Responsibilites

Golden Concrete, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. (ICL Ltd.) group, is seeking an Equipment Operator for its Golden operation. ICL Ltd. is a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia.

The responsibilities of the Equipment Operator include, but are not limited to

Responsibilities:

• Capable of operating heavy equipment such as wheel loaders of various sizes and makes, skid-steers, backhoes, on a concrete plant and aggregate pit job site
• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficiently according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Must be able to work well independently, self-motivated and driven
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate, and refill the equipment as necessary
• Ensure that equipment is safely and securely stored
• Capable of loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Able to take and follow instruction from supervisor, adjust to changing conditions and communicate any and all needs to supervisor as well as working as part of a team
• Capable of doing various tasks and labour duties as required
• Knowledge of aggregates is an asset but not a requirement

Requirements:

• A minimum Class 5 Drivers License (preference given to applicants with class 3or 1 license)
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol test
• 2-3 years’ experience operating a diverse range of construction equipment is required
• 3-5 years in the construction industry preferred

Competencies

1. Working Safely

8. Supporting Organizational Goals

2. Acting with Integrity

4. Delivering High Quality Work

Customer service

ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR

COVID – 19 considerations:

Currently following mandated precautions against Covid- 19 (Candidates must be vaccinated).

Terus Construction Ltd. offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.