Heavy Equipment Loader Operator

Location: South Central Saskatchewan (Fort Qu'Appelle)

Heavy Equipment Loader Operator (Pit)
We are seeking a skilled and safety-minded  Heavy Equipment Loader Operator  to join our team. In this role, you will operate large front-end loaders to move, blend, and load aggregate materials (rock, sand, gravel) into haul trucks and hoppers within our pit operations.

Core Responsibilities

Material Handling:  Safely load haul trucks, crushers, and feed hoppers while optimizing cycle times and monitoring weight distributions.

Pit Maintenance:  Maintain clean and orderly stockpiles, keep pit floors clear of debris, and assist with general site housekeeping.

Equipment Care:  Perform required daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, document equipment conditions, and complete basic maintenance like greasing and fueling.

Team Communication:  Coordinate closely with truck drivers, plant operators, and site supervisors via two-way radio to ensure safe and efficient material flow.

Safety Adherence:  Strictly follow all company safety policies, site specific rules, and provincial mining/quarry regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience:

Minimum of  2+ years  operating large front-end loaders (e.g., CAT 980 or larger) in a pit, quarry, or heavy civil construction environment.

Licensing:  Valid  Class 5 driver's license  (or equivalent) with a clean commercial driving record.

Technical

Skills:

Strong ability to read pit layouts, judge distances, and safely maneuver large machinery in tight or high-traffic zones.

Physical Capability:  Ability to lift up to  50 lbs , climb in and out of heavy machinery, and work extended shifts in varying outdoor weather conditions.

Wage dependent on experience.