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Forest Machine Operators

Job in Clearwater, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Listing for: Volktrans-Canada Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Forestry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 42 CAD Hourly CAD 40.00 42.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Clearwater

Volunteer Experience
· Work Experience
· Work & Career

Business Address: 1530 Clearwater Valley Road Clearwater, British Columbia V0E 1N1

Number of Positions: 2

Title of Position:
Forest Machine Operators

Starting Immediately:
Yes

Terms of Employment:
Full-time, permanent employment with a probationary period. Work is based out of remote forestry operations near Clearwater, BC, with long shifts and seasonal weather exposure.

Wage: $40 – $42 / hour

Benefits Package:
Competitive hourly wage, overtime as available, and a practical field-based work environment with a supportive team. Benefits include statutory entitlements, medical, dental and other employer-provided coverage after 3 months.

Location of work: 1530 Clearwater Valley Road Clearwater, British Columbia V0E 1N1

Education:

No Degree Certificate Or Diploma

Work Experience:

2 Years to Less Than 3 Years

Job Duties
  • Operate specialized forestry equipment to safely harvest and move timber in remote mountain terrain.
  • Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and equipment checks to keep machines in safe working order.
  • Navigate steep slopes, uneven ground, and difficult terrain while maintaining production targets.
  • Follow company safety procedures, site rules, and environmental guidelines at all times.
  • Work productively in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, mud, and cold temperatures.
  • Communicate with supervisors and crew members to coordinate machine movements and work sequence.
  • Commercial thinning on steep slopes
  • Record equipment issues, work completed, and any safety or operational concerns during the shift.
  • Support loading, sorting, and site clean-up activities as required to keep the work area organized.
Job Requirements
  • Min 2 year experience operating logging or heavy equipment in forestry and logging using forwarder/harvester machines.
  • Ability to work long days, lift as required, and handle physically demanding outdoor work.
  • Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation to and from the Clearwater area.
  • Comfortable working around specialized machinery and performing routine checks and minor troubleshooting.
  • Strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and commitment to safe operation in rugged terrain.
  • Willingness to work as part of a close-knit crew in a remote setting with limited services nearby.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and adapt to changing mountain and forest conditions.

Contact Information:

In person

1530 Clearwater Valley Road

Clearwater, BC

V0E 1N1

Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 PM

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