Opportunity Type
Organization Website
Deadline to Apply
Number of Employees
Region
Location
POINT (-125.378995 50.127899)
Will this position be hourly or salaried?
Hourly
If hourly, what is the hourly rate?
48.01
First Nations-led Business
No
THE OPPORTUNITY
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry, a limited partnership between Western Forest Products and member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council, is currently seeking for a fully qualified Heavy-Duty Mechanic to join our team, located in beautiful Menzies Bay, BC.
What We Offer:
- United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $48.01 plus trade premiums
- Hourly premiums of $0.60/hour on shifts that are outside the recognized day shift
- Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union
- Pension plan provided through the union
- A safe work environment
*$7000 Signing Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available*
Shifts: This position is currently on a 4x3 Afternoon shift, 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day.
This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Must be fully ticketed Red Seal HD Mechanic;
- All applicants must have a valid BC driver's license and be able to provide a driver's abstract;
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) Qualification considered an asset;
- Preference may be given to the applicant holding a valid OFA Level 3 Certificate.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Preference will be given to those with experience in west coast logging equipment (Excavators, Yarders & Log Loaders);
- Highly developed machine diagnostic and repair skills are a benefit;
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision;
- Excellent safety record and strong work ethic.