Utility Operator

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a proudly 100% Canadian, privately held, employee-owned fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada, with the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization "where people matter". Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on "People and Doing the Job Right".

The Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Utility Operator to run multiple pieces of heavy equipment on a greenfield pump station outside of Gordondale, BC. This will start in early March and preference will be given to BC locals.

Shift to TBD, 12 hours/day

Compensation/Benefits

• Wages are based on experience.
• Overtime at 1.5 x after 8 hours per day
• Health, dental, vision, travel benefits (50/50 split) after 90 days.
• 10% vacation and stat holiday pay on all regular hours worked.
• Weekly pay
• Long term disability, AD&D, life insurance & dependent life Insurance after 90 days

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Excavator

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently in heavy civil environments
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, finish grading, and earthmoving tasks to specifications
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance
• Follow site plans, grade stakes, and supervisor instructions to meet project tolerances
• Work collaboratively with ground crews and other operators to ensure safe and productive site operations
• Assist with general labour or other equipment operation when required
• Adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and industry best practiced

Telehandler

• Operate telehandler safety and efficiently to lift, move, position, and place materials at varying heights and distances
• Conduct pre-operational checks and basic maintenance (fluids, tires, attachments)
• Select and properly install approved attachments (forks, buckets, man baskets, etc.) as required
• Interpret load charts and ensure lifts are within rated capacities
• Communicate effectively and clearly with ground personnel
• Follow site-specific safety procedures, lift plans and manufacturer operating guidelines
• Maintain clear work zone and ensure safe travel paths
• Assist with material staging, loading/unloading trucks and jobsite organization
• Identify and report mechanical issues, hazards or unsafe conditions immediately
• Work in coordination with other equipment operators, trades and supervisors
• Comply with all company, client and regulatory safety standards

Skid Steer

• Operate skid steer safely and efficiently on heavy civil construction projects
• Perform material loading, grading, trench backfilling, and general site cleanup
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Follow site traffic plans, signals, and radio communication protocols
• Work closely with ground crews, equipment operators, and site supervisors
• Assist with other labour or equipment tasks as required
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices

Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Excavator

• Minimum 3 years of operation experience (civil earthworks preferred)
• Proven experience as a finish grade operator with the ability to achieve precise tolerances
• Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, compaction, and earthmoving practices
• Ability to read and follow construction drawings, grade stakes, and GPS systems (asset)

Telehandler

• Valid Telehandler/Forklift Certification
• Previous experience operating telehandlers in construction, industrial or live-plant environments
• Strong understanding of load charts and safe lifting practices
• Physically capable of working in demanding environments
• Excellent situational awareness and hazard recognition
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Mechanical aptitude for identifying equipment issues

Skid Steer

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating skid steers in a construction environment
• Understanding of safe operating techniques and equipment limitations
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and challenging terrain

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be clean shaven
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must have the following safety tickets: WHMIS 2015, GD2, H2S Alive

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.