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We are always looking for great people!
If you are interested in a career with a team focused on advancing the standards for safety, service, quality, and creativity – then we’d love to hear from you!
What to Expect
- Competitive compensation and benefit plan
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- RRSP Matching Program
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Our Career Opportunities
Loader Operator (Opal, AB)
Mill Creek Sand & Gravel (1980) Ltd. is a mining company with over 40 years of experience focused on processing and manufacturing aggregates for the Western Canadian markets. Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.
Please note this is NOT a camp position. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to commute.
Position: Loader Operator
Terms of Employment: Full Time, Seasonal
Rate: $31.73/hourly – $37.03/hourly, Overtime after 8 hours per day
Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off – 12 hours per day
We Offer
· Competitive wages
·Overtime after 8 hours per day AND for all hours worked if called in on a scheduled day off
· Annual boot allowance
· Travel allowance (dependant on location)
· Night shift premiums
· Health Care Spending Account
· Opportunities for growth within the company
Duties & Responsibilities
· Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
· Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
· Understand and follow directions from supervisors as required to work area
· Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or dump material
· Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
· Operate loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones’ surroundings
· Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader
· Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Loader
· Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required
Education & Training
· Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
Pre-Employment Screening
· Drug and Alcohol testing
· Audiometry
· Criminal Record Check
· Clean/Acceptable Driver Abstract