Grapple Yarder Operator – Newcastle Timber

Location: Woss, BC (Northern Vancouver Island)

Pay: $44.11 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)

Own the Controls on a High-Lead Side Newcastle Timber is looking for a skilled Grapple Yarder Operator to join our operations near Woss. We run a productive show on some of the best coastal ground in BC. If you’re an operator who knows how to handle various yarder models and prides yourself on landing clean turns safely and efficiently, we’ve got a long-term seat for you.

The Opportunity

You’ll be at the center of the action, working with well-maintained equipment in a “safety-first” environment. We value operators who don’t just pull levers but understand the mechanics and the terrain.

  • Daily Operations: High-lead grapple yarding in coastal terrain.
  • Maintenance: We keep our iron in great shape; basic mechanical ability is a huge plus to keep downtime low.
  • Teamwork: Working closely with the Hooktender and rigging crew to keep production moving.

What We’re Offering

  • Top-Tier Union Package: $44.11/hour plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
  • Full Protection: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death coverage.
  • Financial Security: Union pension plan, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
  • Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, vision, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support you and your family.
  • Professional Environment: Work for a respected, SAFE Certified company that invests in its equipment and its people.
  • Great Schedule: Monday to Friday. No camp life—stay local and get home every night.
  • Career Growth: We take pride in training our crew. This is a great place to develop your skills in the logging industry.

What You Bring to the Landing

  • Experience: Proven time behind the sticks of various yarder models.
  • Communication: Clear, professional radio skills and leadership ability.
  • Paperwork: A valid Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
  • Safety Mindset: SAFE Certification standards are our baseline. Intermediate or Advanced First Aid is an asset.
  • Reliability: You live in or can reliably commute to the Sayward Valley.

 

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To Apply email resume to: jobs@hdlogging.com