Equipment Operator - ( July 27th, 2025. until October 31st, 2025)
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for an Equipment Operator to join our BC Eco team for our operations in Smithers and Witset BC. As a Sutherland Group Company, BC Eco values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the forestry industry.
POSITION BENEFITS
Wage is $34.00 -$35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Overtime pays after 8 hours
Monday to Friday shifts with overtime work often available. Saturday and Sunday work may be needed.
Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.
BC Eco is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:
Health & Safety Policy & Programs
Banking services partnership with BMO - exclusive product offerings for our employees and their family members when certain employment conditions are met.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Log Loader: Unload log trucks and neatly deck wood in log yard.
Wheel Loader: Unload log trucks, forward logs in yard, load chip trucks.
Chipper: Operate Peterson 5000H and CBI7544 Flail Chippers, feeding whole logs with Log Loader, producing chips for pulp and paper.
Feed waste wood and logs, loading into a trailer or building a pile.
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
Operate other heavy equipment as required and instructed by site supervisors.
Ability to travel to various job sites within the Smithers region as required.
Ensure company policies, core values and culture are being consistently upheld.
General job set-up, site clean up, and materials removal.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
As a member of the BC Eco team, we expect you bring the following to the table:
Minimum 2 years' experience operating Log Loader and Wheel Loader
Experience running Grinder or Chipper would be an asset.
Mechanical aptitude and capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance, and assisting in equipment repairs
Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record.
Experience running other types of heavy equipment would be an asset.
Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
Experience and knowledge of working in a log yard or logging environment preferred.
Physically fit and able to walk uneven ground, chip piles and log yard locations.
Team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application
Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group
ABOUT BC ECO
BC Eco is a board-based forestry services provider that prioritizes environmental and sustainable work practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco has offered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building, maintenance and equipment rental throughout Alberta and British Columbia.
A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY
The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.
For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.
About The Sutherland Group of Companies
In 1995, Chris, Melanie, and Robert Sutherland founded Sutco, the first of The Sutherland Group’s businesses, in Salmo, British Columbia. Starting with just two logging trucks, a customer-centric approach, and a vision of building a family-oriented organization, Sutco laid the foundation for what would become The Sutherland Group of Companies.
To simplify customer access to comprehensive solutions, the family expanded its offerings to include people, safety, equipment, logistics, and partnerships across the forestry, transportation, marine, and aggregate industries. This evolution has shaped The Sutherland Group into the integrated network of heavy industry experts it is today.
We have a long-term vision to expand our capabilities and serve the communities we serve with a continued focus on innovation, professionalism, transparency, and safety with a mission to help people and communities thrive. Environmental and sustainable standards are integral to all our practices, reflecting our commitment to responsible operations. We are dedicated to meeting critical deadlines, running efficient operations, and achieving our customers’ requirements and goals.
Equipment Operator - ( July 27th, 2025. until October 31st, 2025)
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for an Equipment Operator to join our BC Eco team for our operations in Smithers and Witset BC. As a Sutherland Group Company, BC Eco values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the forestry industry.
POSITION BENEFITS
Wage is $34.00 -$35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Overtime pays after 8 hours
Monday to Friday shifts with overtime work often available. Saturday and Sunday work may be needed.
Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.
BC Eco is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:
Health & Safety Policy & Programs
Banking services partnership with BMO - exclusive product offerings for our employees and their family members when certain employment conditions are met.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Log Loader: Unload log trucks and neatly deck wood in log yard.
Wheel Loader: Unload log trucks, forward logs in yard, load chip trucks.
Chipper: Operate Peterson 5000H and CBI7544 Flail Chippers, feeding whole logs with Log Loader, producing chips for pulp and paper.
Feed waste wood and logs, loading into a trailer or building a pile.
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
Operate other heavy equipment as required and instructed by site supervisors.
Ability to travel to various job sites within the Smithers region as required.
Ensure company policies, core values and culture are being consistently upheld.
General job set-up, site clean up, and materials removal.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
As a member of the BC Eco team, we expect you bring the following to the table:
Minimum 2 years' experience operating Log Loader and Wheel Loader
Experience running Grinder or Chipper would be an asset.
Mechanical aptitude and capable of performing basic daily equipment maintenance, and assisting in equipment repairs
Motivated self-starter with positive attitude and proven safety record.
Experience running other types of heavy equipment would be an asset.
Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
Experience and knowledge of working in a log yard or logging environment preferred.
Physically fit and able to walk uneven ground, chip piles and log yard locations.
Team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application
Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group
ABOUT BC ECO
BC Eco is a board-based forestry services provider that prioritizes environmental and sustainable work practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco has offered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building, maintenance and equipment rental throughout Alberta and British Columbia.
A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY
The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.
For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.
About The Sutherland Group of Companies
In 1995, Chris, Melanie, and Robert Sutherland founded Sutco, the first of The Sutherland Group’s businesses, in Salmo, British Columbia. Starting with just two logging trucks, a customer-centric approach, and a vision of building a family-oriented organization, Sutco laid the foundation for what would become The Sutherland Group of Companies.
To simplify customer access to comprehensive solutions, the family expanded its offerings to include people, safety, equipment, logistics, and partnerships across the forestry, transportation, marine, and aggregate industries. This evolution has shaped The Sutherland Group into the integrated network of heavy industry experts it is today.
We have a long-term vision to expand our capabilities and serve the communities we serve with a continued focus on innovation, professionalism, transparency, and safety with a mission to help people and communities thrive. Environmental and sustainable standards are integral to all our practices, reflecting our commitment to responsible operations. We are dedicated to meeting critical deadlines, running efficient operations, and achieving our customers’ requirements and goals.