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1 NEW LEAD HAND HET POSITION AVAILABLE!
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is accepting resumes for an EXPERIENCED Working Lead Hand, Red Seal/Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for our crew at the Blackwater Mine, British Columbia. The Lead Hand will be motivated, committed and want to grow with us.
Lead Hand HETs at Blackwater will earn $53.59 - 56.41/hour as a BASE rate (NEW!). The regular scheduled rotation allows for 80 hours of regular + 88 hours of overtime.
+ $2/hour for lead hand duties
+ $1,000/month Commuter Supports
+ Compensation Package Extras: Matching RRSP program, vacation pay, sick time benefits, group benefits (life, critical illness & disability insurance, extended health, dental, vision), allowances (location, boot & tool), bonus structure, camp and transportation to and from site
Lead Hands will assist the Maintenance Supervisors while providing hands-on technical support to the maintenance workforce to ensure tasks are completed to Heavy Metal's standards of quality, safety and efficiency.
We are seeking strong, highly motivated individuals with a demonstrated commitment to safety and to improve and reinforce the performance of others. They will assist in facilitating skill development, provide mentorship, monitor work, information and plans and organize time and resources efficiently.
An excellent Lead Hand will:
- be able to build and maintain strong positive relationships and work culture
- be a leader in safety; promoting, mentoring and encouraging a safe work practices and environments
- be proactive, able to think on their feet and have exceptional problem-solving skills
- work together as a team to achieve great outcomes
- empower technicians and foster work environments that promote continual learning, personal and professional growth and development
- experienced, competent and able to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy duty equipment in the mining industry
- be prepared to go the extra mile to achieve the desired results
- continually strive to do things better and improve outcomes for customers, our people and our company
- have exceptional organizational skills
In pursuing this position with us, you are opening the door to a fulfilling career with a dynamic company that continues to grow and develop. We know that great people are the key to the success of our business!
Our Commitment to YOU:
- Competitive wages & benefits
- Allowance to subsidize travel costs
- Group Benefits (Health, Dental and so much more)
- Matching RRSP or Bonus Program
- Positive team environment
- Current tooling and equipment
- A work environment dedicated to your safety
- Site specific training
- OEM factory training
- Safety training
- Advancement opportunities
- Camp
- Transportation to and from site
The Job
- 12 hour shifts, 14 on followed by 14 off
- Provide direction of maintenance repairs to technicians
- Assist with daily tasks/repairs as required by maintenance personnel and regular technician duties
- Mentor technicians to ensure repairs and maintenance are completed without the need for re-work
- Complete job scope reviews
- Assist in the maintenance of shop/facilities/tooling by holding technician's accountable for housekeeping, reporting deficiencies and ensuring broken tools are repaired/replaced
- Plan ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and take appropriate action
- Be thorough in accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved
- Create an atmosphere where timely, high-quality information flows smoothly
What We Need From YOU:
- A desire to make a difference and take pride in your work
- Ability to champion a strong safety culture
- A minimum of 5 years' of experience, in a mining environment, as a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership/supervisory position
- A minimum of 3 years experience, particularly with dozers, haul trucks, shovels and excavators of all major brands such as CAT, John Deere, Hitachi, Komatsu
- Construction and mining experience preferred
- Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills
- Ability to provide direction of maintenance and repairs to technicians and welders
- Ability to follow and implement policies and procedures
- Superior mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
- Collaborative communication style at all levels of the organization demonstrating an open, honest and consistent approach to working with others
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physical strength (ability to lift and manage 50 pounds)
- Must be able to complete a Respirator Fit test and don a mask at any time while at work, which also means compliance with facial hair requirements to ensure a complete seal for the mask
As part of our Hiring Process, YOU will be asked to:
- Provide a minimum of a Class 5 Driver's License with Air Brakes and clean Driver's Abstract
- Provide a criminal record check
- Complete drug and alcohol screening with a negative result
- Complete a fitness evaluation related specifically to your position
- Provide copies of current certifications (if you do not have any of the training required to be on site, we will provide it for you)
- Comply with federal, provincial and Heavy Metal/client worksite requirements regarding COVID-19
About Us:
Helping you Move the Earth!
Celebrating more than 20 years in business, Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is North America's largest heavy equipment rental company that supplies, repairs and maintains products and rental services to all four earth-moving industry sectors:
- Mining equipment
- Construction equipment
- Pipeline equipment
- Forestry equipment
We are very excited that we have opportunity and growth in supporting our clientele in their Heavy Equipment needs!
When you join the Heavy Metal Team, you are also joining the Heavy Metal family. People are our most valuable asset and we are committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of everyone in the workplace.
If you want to be part of a workplace that empowers you to achieve and succeed, we encourage you to forward your resume and cover letter by fax to 780-672-8599 or by email indicating Blackwater Lead Hand in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include all specific makes, brands and models of equipment you are experienced in.
We thank you for your interest in this position; however only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews.
Employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Disability insurance
- Bonus scheme
- Vacation & paid time off
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Company events & social hours
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $53.59-$58.41 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
We have taken every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our teams by providing: strict protocols/practices to meet legislated, client & company needs, additional PPE and modified the worksites to mitigate the risks for everyone's protection.
Experience:
- mine site: 3 years (preferred)
- red seal/journeyman heavy equipment technician: 5 years (preferred)
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
- heavy equipment: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
