Feller Buncher Operator
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Seasonal
Gulbranson Logging Ltd
Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada
Title: Feller buncher operator
Terms of Employment: Seasonal, Full Time, Shift - Day & Night
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Prince George & Mackenzie (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
· Education: Completion of high school
· Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Occupational First Aid Level 1 & Transportation endorsement, WHMIS Certificate
· Experience: Minimum 3 years.
· Languages: Speak, read and write english
Type of Harvesting: Saw log harvesting
Machinery and Equipment: Feller buncher
Type of Logging: Clear cutting (patch logging)
Geographical Location: Interior British Columbia
Specific Skills: Operate a variety of heavy equipment machines, clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks, operate computer controlled equipment, conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment and assist mechanics
Additional Skills: Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements, utilize material safety data sheets (MSDS), complete onboard and other logs, prepare reports
Security and Safety: Valid driver's licence - verified
Own Tools/Equipment: Steel toe boots preferred, Hard hat
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, tight deadlines, physically demanding, manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, combination of sitting, standing, walking
Work Site Environment: outdoors, dangerous
Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, willing to travel, vehicle/transportation supplied by employer
Remote Work-site Location: Staff accommodation available
Essential Skills: Read text, numeracy, writing, oral communication, working with others, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing and, computer use.
Compensation
Salary: To be negotiatedBenefits: Group medical, dental, life, accidental death & dismemberment, dependent and disability insurance benefits; plus MSP and group RRSP.