Rotational/Field General Applications

Big Country Equipment is a leading heavy equipment service and repair company based in British Columbia. We provide maintenance and repair services to the mining industry, as well as the construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Western Canada. Our commitment to delivering high-quality service, efficiency, and maintaining strong relationships with our clients is what drives our success.

We are continuously looking for experienced individuals to join our field-based, rotational teams. These positions typically operate on a 2x2 schedule (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off), with tradespeople, laborers, and fuel and lube operators working a 2-week rotation of days and nights. We only hire journeymen for skilled trades positions, but we encourage apprentices to apply as we would love to keep in touch and follow your progress in your career

• Trades Personnel (e.g., Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Welders)

  • Base Rate: $62.50 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: $93.75 per hour (after 8 hours/day)

• Fuel and Lube Truck Operators

  • Base Rate: $32.50 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: $48.75 per hour (after 8 hours/day)

• Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

  • Salary: Starting at $120,000 per year

• Foreman/Supervisor (Mechanical Trades)

  • Rate: Competitive based on experience

Key Benefits:

• Rotational Schedule: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off with minimum 12-hour days. Trades personnel, laborers, and fuel and lube truck operators work 2 weeks of day shifts followed by 2 weeks of night shifts.
• Travel and Accommodation: All flights, travel, and accommodations are organized and paid for by the company.
• Paid Travel Time: Tradespeople and fuel and lube operators are paid for travel time up to 4-8 hours each way.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package starting on the first day of employment.
• RRSP Matching: Company matching of 3% to 5% to help secure your financial future.
• Night Shift Premium: An additional $1.25 per hour for tradespeople and fuel and lube operators working night shifts.

To be considered for future opportunities, we encourage you to submit your application through our general application portal. When signing in for the first time, you’ll need to create an account. After that, you’ll be asked to create a profile by uploading your resume or creating one through the system. Once your profile is set up, it will guide you through the rest of the application process. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

• Stay Connected: Your application will be stored in our system, and you'll be notified when positions that match your skills and interests become available.
• Get Qualified Early: After you apply, we will send you a link to a qualifying form to complete. This helps us better understand your qualifications and expedite the hiring process, as we'll already know what you're looking for and have pre-qualified you for roles.
• Submit Key Documents: For all positions, we recommend uploading additional documents such as your driver's abstract and a copy (front and back) of your driver's license, if available. When you first enter the application on the personal information page, scroll to the bottom, where you will see a section to upload additional documents. You can also upload your trade certificates there, if applicable. This will further streamline the process.

Submitting your application through our online portal ensures that your details are properly tracked, reviewed, and considered for future opportunities. Sending a resume directly via email is less effective and may reduce your chances of being considered for a role.

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