The Heavy Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates dozers, excavators, and other heavy equipment to support mineral exploration, earthworks, and site development projects. This role is responsible for activities such as grading, excavation, drill pad and access road construction, clearing, and site preparation while maintaining equipment, identifying hazards, and ensuring all work is performed in accordance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Why Join BC Eco?

- Meaningful work on civil construction, mining, and infrastructure projects

- Competitive pay, comprehensive rewards and benefits

- Quality equipment, resources, and support to help you perform at your best

- Opportunities to build a long-term career, not just a job

- A team-first culture built on safety, respect, and accountability

- Local roots and proud supporters of the communities where we live and work

Compensation & Schedule

$35.00-$39.00 per hour

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the requirements of the role.

Schedule: Work 14 days on / 14 days off rotation with 12-hour shifts, as required.

Responsibilities

Equipment Operation & Production

- Operate D7-class dozers, excavators, and other assigned heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

- Construct drill pads, sumps, access roads, and perform general earthworks.

- Carry out grading, excavation, clearing, site preparation, and material movement activities.

- Follow site plans, project specifications, and direction from supervisors.

- Monitor site conditions and adjust work methods to maintain productivity and safety.

Equipment Care & Maintenance

- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

- Identify and report equipment deficiencies or maintenance requirements.





- Maintain equipment cleanliness and operating condition.

- Operate equipment in a manner that minimizes wear and damage.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.

- Participate in daily safety meetings, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.

- Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and site hazards.

- Ensure safe work practices when operating around other equipment and crews.

- Immediately report injuries, incidents, hazards, and near misses.

Teamwork & Communication

- Communicate effectively with supervisors, project managers, and fellow operators.

- Support project schedules and operational objectives.

- Work collaboratively within a team environment while remaining self-motivated and accountable.

Qualifications

- Experience operating dozers, excavators, and other heavy equipment in mining, mineral exploration, heavy civil, forestry, or earthworks environments.

- Strong commitment to safety, hazard awareness, and safe work practices in active industrial settings.

- Ability to work efficiently and adapt to changing terrain, weather, and project conditions.

- Proven communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and reliability skills.

- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.

- Experience with drill pad construction, access roads, sumps, and related exploration infrastructure, along with relevant safety certifications, is considered an asset.

Benefits & Total Rewards





- Extended health, dental and vision
- Life and travel insurance coverages
- Comprehensive wellness and paramedical support
- Employee assistance program
- Generous pension matching
- Referral bonus opportunities

About BC ECO Industrial Services

BC Eco Industrial Services is a broad-based forestry services provider with a solid focus on environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco has delivered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building and maintenance, and equipment rental services across British Columbia and Alberta.

About Sutherland Group

The Sutherland Group is a family of companies operating across transportation, construction, forestry, environmental, mining, marine, and industrial services. For 30 years, we have invested in our people, supported career growth, and delivered exceptional work for our customers and communities.

Join the Team

Ready to build your career with a team that lives its values every day? We seek people who are Curious & Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together, and ready to Make It Happen. We'd love to hear from you.

Different perspectives build better teams. The Sutherland Group of Companies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from any protected basis such as persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America and any other basis under applicable law.
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