Grapple Yarder Operator

2 weeks ago

Cowichan Lake, Canada Best Managed Forest Ltd. Full time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Utilityman to join our team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Report to the supervisor daily; following detailed work plans, safe work practices, and procedures
- Complete production reporting and other documentation as required
- Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members
- Maintain equipment in good operating condition
- Follow all site, company and client specific safety protocols, policies, and procedures
- Assist the hooktender in the back end

**Position Requirements**:

- Situational awareness at all times
- Competently identify danger trees and determine safe methods of yarding the wood to the roadside
- Can identify the most efficient and effective strategy for yarding the wood to the roadside
- Hazard awareness knowledge and understanding

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Minimum 2 years of utilityman experience and good knowledge of coastal species
- Level 1 F/A

Experience in steep slope logging operations

Pay: From $40.78 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cowichan Lake, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Grapple Yarder Operator: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 6 Driver's License (required)
- Level 1 F/A (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-30

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