Equipment Operator - Richmond
Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.
- Richmond, BC
- $34.05 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Competitive Pay: $34.05 per hour
- Temporary position (6-8 months) with the possibility of extension to permanent
- Shift: Monday - Friday; 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Opportunity for overtime
- Full Benefits include dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more.
- Onsite training
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, bulldozers, rock trucks, and screeners based on qualifications.
- Mixing soil, loading trucks from ramp, managing stockpiles.
- Soil fabrication and organics management (biosolids, food waste, yard waste, compost).
- Perform daily routine maintenance on equipment
- Filling out waybills for customers.
- Inspect and verify product condition to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
- Provide internal and external customer service excellence.
- Work in adherence to all safe work practices and procedures, as well as all regulatory requirements.
- Provide feedback to the employer on working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the yard, shop, department, or work crew.
- Operate heavy equipment (loader, excavator, processing equipment, etc.) to mix biosolids, wood fibre and sand.
- Assist with road prep, sanding and watering to ensure the facility is accessible and maintained all year round.
- Communicate with drivers regarding unloading locations predetermined by supervisor/manager.
- Support inventory control (inbound/outbound/on ground) and accurately document load slips.
- Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics.
- Follow all workplace safety policies, compliance regulations, and participate in identifying hazards Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
- May be asked to travel to other facilities if necessary.
- Ability cross training on other functions at facility.
- Minimum of 1 year (approximately 2,000 hours) of relevant experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., loader, dozer, screener, excavator, rock truck)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation to and from assigned facility locations
- Experience performing routine equipment maintenance
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, cold, and wind
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Sufficient hand‑eye coordination required for safe equipment operation
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience working in an aggregate facility, soil blending, remediation environment, or with biosolids
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or experience related to equipment maintenance (e.g., mechanical, welding, or machining background)
- Experience using computerized systems or electronic equipment interfaces
- Embody Arrow's values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Quality, Teamwork and Fun!