Loader Operator - Located in Opal, Ab

  • Fort Saskatchewan
  • Mill Creek Sand And Gravel (1980) Ltd.

About Us

Mill Creek Sand & Gravel is a third generation, family-owned independent company focused on processing and manufacturing aggregates for the Western Canadian markets. Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.

We Offer

  • Competitive wages
  • Overtime
  • Annual boot allowance
  • Travel allowance (dependent on location, and in accordance with company policy)
  • Night shift premiums
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Opportunities for growth within the company

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
  • Understand and follow directions from supervisors as required to work area
  • Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or dump material
  • Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
  • Operate loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones’ surroundings
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader
  • Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Loader
  • Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required
  • Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics
  • Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics
  • Other duties as assigned

Education & Training

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Class 5 Drivers’ License

Experience

  • Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in road construction
  • 1-2 years of experience operating a Loader is required.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Overtime pay

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift

Application question(s):

  • Are you aware that this position is based out of Opal, AB?
  • Are you able to reliably commute to the jobsite in Opal, AB?

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 Drivers Licence (required)