Do you like working outside while doing good things for the environment? Do you know how to operate equipment like loaders & excavators? Are you unafraid of a little dirt & mud? Were you one of those kids who always had cool rocks in your pocket? GRT may be the place for you.

GRT’s Resource Regeneration Facility receives trucks & barges of unwanted soil, then washes and sorts the soil to produce clean rock products for reuse. As a Plant Crew member, you’ll spend your days working hard with our Operators to keep the plant running smoothly and efficiently, while bringing your experience operating heavy equipment on an as-needed basis. Every day is a little bit different at our plant, so Crew members need to be very comfortable responding quickly and safely to directions. Because our team is small (8-10 people per shift), we like to cross-train all our staff. This means you’ll have the opportunity to develop on-the-job skills in areas like water treatment & plant operations, depending on your interest and aptitude (and our needs). Does this sound right up your alley? Read on to learn more.

Schedule is 4 x 10 hour shifts per week, nights. $3/hr Night Shift Premium.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

● Load and unload materials and move materials to work areas

● Will be trained to operate, help operate, repair and maintain plant, including mixers, shaker decks, screens, trammels, compressors, pumps, water treatment, and mobile machinery

● Apply trade-specific expertise if applicable

● Attend daily safety tailgate meeting, complete daily safety forms notes

● Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and company policies





● Help heavy equipment operators secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment (eg. Excavator, loader, skid steer, material handler)

● Remove rubble and other debris at facility and/or project sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment; tidy up workspaces

● Safely clean up chemical spills and other contaminants

Educational and Technical Requirements

● Technical certification or related trade training are an asset

● First Aid and WHMIS certifications an asset

● Must have a valid driver’s license

Experience

● Previous, demonstrated work experience in a similar industrial or commercial setting; must have prior experience running heavy equipment such as front-end loader, excavator, material handler, etc.

Physical Requirements

● Must be able to walk around the plant in all weather conditions

● Standing and moving around for extended periods

● Must be able to lift and control equipment and materials up to 50 lbs

● Manual dexterity

● Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Attributes

● Team player, takes direction well, can follow through on instructions independently

● Quickly adapts to changing conditions

● Knack for tools, interest in machinery

● Likes to learn, curious about how things work

● Cares about keeping self and others safe

● Interest in the environment, recycling & waste reduction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Advantages:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

- heavy equipment operating: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 NIGHT SHIFT Heavy Equipment Operator (Nanaimo)
🏢 GRT
📍 Nanaimo