Feller Buncher Equipment Operator

**Build Your Career at Aecon**

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

**What is the Opportunity?**

**Faster.Smarter.Safer. **This is how Aecon Six Nations JV is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Six Nations JV is ready to become Canada’s #1 forestry construction provider and we’re looking for a Feller Buncher Equipment Operator to help us get there

Reporting to the site Supervisor, the Feller Buncher Equipment Operator will be responsible for all phases of project execution.

This position is part of Aecon’s Joint Venture with Six Nations within the Ohsweken Community.

**What You’ll Do Here**:

- Ability to operate all equipment functions independently and safely.
- Move materials and equipment and preform select cutting of trees in many different cutting situations. Some of these situations include working in high pressure gas right of ways, rail corridors, and roadside on major highways.
- Ability to safely operate a Feller Buncher to execute cutting of trees.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving of loads and conduct in response to hand or audio signals from team members.
- Interpret stakes and signage on the land.
- Ensure all reporting requirements are fulfilled.
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions included but not limited to extreme temperatures (heat and cold), rain, sleet, snow, wind, and/or wet/humid conditions.
- Work under stress and with commitment to timelines and deadlines daily.
- Adhering to site specific rules and regulations.
- Protect and promote the interest of this company in all matters and to take actions as required to satisfy such responsibilities.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Maintain excellent communication between members of the team and clients.
- Constant sitting, driving, and reaching.
- Working extended hours.

**Hands on Training and Orientation**:

- An introduction to Aecon Six Nations JV, our industry, and our forestry work.
- All requisite health and safety training.
- Valuable job-specific skills training.
- Preparing for work on site and job readiness training.

**The opportunity to**:

- Gain hands-on skills and industry experience.
- Participate in debrief and evaluation sessions.
- Contribute to our best-in-class Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Practices.
- Complete client’s site-specific training as required.

**What you Bring to the Team**:

- Minimum 3 year of experience in Feller Buncher operation.
- Significant Indigenous lived experience (local to the project is required)
- Cross-cultural agility - awareness of/sensitivity to diverse Indigenous culture and history.
- DZ or AZ license considered an asset.
- Ability to operate all heavy equipment functions independently and safely.
- A team player, safety-conscious attitude.
- Physical strength and stamina.
- Capability to be dispatched through the local union as per the collective agreement.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with managers, peers, and clients.
- Capacity to work in outdoor weather conditions included but not limited to extreme temperatures (heat and cold), rain, sleet, snow, wind, and/or wet/humid conditions.
- Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.