21 Sep 2026
Forest Machine Operators
- Volktrans-Canada Ltd
- Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada
- Job ID : 220244
- Category : Agriculture
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $40 - $42 Hourly
- Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
- Posting Date : 21 Sep 2026
- Expiry Date : 21 Sep 2027
Description
Company Legal Name: Volktrans-Canada Ltd
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.
Language: English
Wage: $40 – $42 / hour
Hours per week: 32
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:
Please apply directly to this website >>>https://app.fillarole.ca/jobs/1170/forest-machine-operators/clearwater-bc
In person
1530 Clearwater Valley Road
Clearwater, BC
V0E 1N1
Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 PM
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