AutoReqId: 11763BR

Line Of Business: Aggregates

Department: Production

Primary Location: Victoria-BC

Job Posting:

Lehigh Materials is currently looking for a responsible, safe, and dependable Production Operator to join our local team. In this role you will support plant needs by ensuring a safe and productive work environment. In this position, you will have the opportunity to use different skills every day as you learn the aggregate industry and fill in for vacancies in various areas of our plant.

Who We Are:

Lehigh Materials is part of the Lehigh Hanson group of companies. Lehigh Hanson is one of the largest construction materials companies in North America with more than 550 active operations in the U.S. and Canada. Our core activities include the production and distribution of cement and aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and other concrete products.

With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects. At Lehigh Hanson, we believe our employees play a key role in the company’s success and future growth.

We offer:

• Secure, long-term employment

• Competitive wage and benefits package

• Training and development

• Opportunities for advancement

• OT available What You Will Get to Do:

• Operate mobile equipment on plant property (loader)

• Assist with general manual clean up and maintaining cleanliness of plant work areas

• Assist with plant tasks including lubrication, maintenance, repairs of loaders

• Transport materials to and from storage and shop areas

• Operate fixed crushing equipment including Cone and Jaw crushers

• Assist with plant tasks including lubrication, maintenance, and repairs of crushing and other plant equipment.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures; assist with physical inspections of plant property/departments. Who We Are Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Formal training and/or red seal certification and proven proficiency required

• Previous experience in an open pit mine is an asset

• Experience using (or ability to learn) plant mobile equipment

• Experience using (or ability to learn) fixed equipment such as Jaw/Cone crushers, conveyor systems, and other plant equipment.

• Desire to work cooperatively as part of a productive team

• Ability to work safely, and independently without constant supervision

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Capable of learning through on the job training

• Able to work inside and outside in year-round weather conditions

• In good physical condition, able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., sit and stand for extended periods of time, kneel, climb ladders, and walk on varied terrain

• Ability to work different extended hours, holidays and/or overtime required