Telehandler/Zoom Boom Operator (2215)

Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment. 

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services. 

Position Summary:

Position:       Telehandler/Zoom Boom Operator 

Type:             Full time

Location:       CNRL Horizon – Pressure & Vac

Schedule:      7 on/7 off

Compensation Details:

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date


• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
  


• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.


• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities


• Safety Recognition


• Years of Service Recognition – Annual


• Company support for recertification of required tickets


• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag


• Overtime available but not guaranteed


• Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site


• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location

Role Summary: 

The Telehandler/Zoom Boom Operator is responsible for operating designated equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, as well as company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Operate all assigned equipment in a safe and effective manner


• Read, countersign, and enter comments into daily operator logbook

• Must comply with work order system to include interpreting work orders, performing work requested and completing work orders per instruction.

• Complete and document a pre-operational check on assigned equipment


• Grease equipment as necessary


• Ensure equipment has proper safety equipment in place


• Keep interior and exterior as clean as possible


• Must have the ability to work well independently while maintaining a high level of safety, respect and great communication skills

• Loads or unloads material for a variety of departments, companies or business units as dispatched or called over radio.

• Any required repairs to assigned equipment are communicated to maintenance personnel


• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with clients and other employees


• Participate in Job Hazard Assessments, Field Level Risk Assessments, and tool box meetings


• Perform other duties as assigned such as general labor or operator duties when Telehandler duties are experiencing downtime.

Education & Experience:

• Job requirements are listed below:
  
  
  
  • 2-5 years Telehandler/Zoom Boom experience
  
  
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required
  
  
  • Clean 5-year Driver Abstract obtained within 30 days of starting work is required
  
  
  • CSO (Common Safety Orientation) certificate is required
    
    
    
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      • The CSO can be completed by following this link: https://my.energysafetycanada.com/ESC/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=1236400054
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • WHMIS 2015 Certification is required
  
  
  • Zoom Boom/Telehandler ticket recognized by Energy Safety Canada is required
  
  
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
  
  
  • Safety conscious attitude
  
  
  • Must be willing to work in fluctuating climates (hot, cold, wet) and environmental conditions
  
  
  • Must be comfortable working in close proximity to water
  
  
  • Ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test and Fit for Duty test
    
    
    
    • Applicants are required to be clean shaven for testing and beyond
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
  
  
  • All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
  
  
  • The following would be an asset to your application:
    
    
    
    • Crane Ticket is an asset
    
    
    • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification is an asset
    
    
    • Rigging Certification is an asset
    
    
    • OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor Certification is an asset
    
    
    • First Aid Certification is an asset
    
    
    • H2S Alive Certification is an asset
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Application Instructions:

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks. 

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers  

Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/ 

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.