Coastal Grade Hoe Operator – Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd.
Location: Woss / Northern Vancouver Island Operations
Pay: $42.96 per hour (Union Wages)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)
Build the Foundation of our Operations Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL) is seeking an experienced Coastal Grade Hoe Operator to join our road-building crew. We need a skilled operator who understands the complexities of constructing stable grades on steep, uneven, and often saturated coastal terrain. As a SAFE Certified operation, we prioritize operators who can balance high production with rigorous environmental and safety standards.
The Role
This position requires a high degree of technical skill in excavator-based road construction and site preparation.
- Grade Construction: Building stable benches, managing sidecast placement, and constructing road grades that meet strict engineering and safety specifications.
- Terrain Management: Assessing ground conditions for tension cracks, soft soils, and water saturation to prevent slope failure.
- Safety Coordination: Maintaining a clear swing radius and ensuring no ground crew or equipment enters the danger zone without positive radio confirmation.
- Stability & Control: Positioning the machine with full track contact and keeping the upper structure oriented uphill to maintain maximum stability on steep slopes.
- Equipment Care: Conducting daily pre-shift inspections of the boom, stick, pins, and hydraulic cylinders to ensure the machine is in peak operating condition.
The HDL Advantage
- Work-Life Balance: Steady Monday to Friday schedule based out of Campbell River—be home for dinner every night.
- Top-Tier Union Package: $42.96/hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
- Full Protection: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for you and your dependents.
- Professional Culture: Work with well-maintained equipment in an environment where “Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
What You Bring
- Demonstrated Competency: Proven experience operating excavators for road construction in steep, coastal environments.
- Hazard Awareness: Ability to identify unstable ground, overhead danger trees, and potential rockfall hazards.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with WorkSafeBC Part 26 (Forestry Operations) and Part 16 (Mobile Equipment).
- Communication: Proficiency in radio protocols and the ability to coordinate effectively with drilling and blasting crews.
- Reliability: You are currently based in or able to commute daily to Campbell River, BC.
- First Aid: Intermittent or Advanced First Aid is an asset