Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently recruiting for a fully qualified Boomman to join our Mid Island Forest Operation, the job is based out of Sayward BC, at our Kelsey Bay Dryland Sort.
This is an hourly United Steel Worker (USW) union position with a wage rate of $33.13 and comprehensive benefits and pension.
This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day.
Please provide reference contacts in resume when you apply. This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Strip boomstick booms, and sort boomsticks (good, culls or shorts);
-Inspect gear – remove gear that is worn and place on appropriate float for removal;
-Operate a boom boat to sort bundles by sort identification tags or paint into the appropriate alleys;
-Operate a boom boat to feed loose logs to the bundler;
-Swifter booms prior to towing destination; and,
-Cut down booms to be re-sorted.
Qualifications & Experience:
-Must be fully qualified in all aspects of the job with minimum of 2 years’ experience in BC Coastal Logging;
-Preference may be given to the applicant holding valid OFA Level 3 certificate; and,
-Excellent safety record and strong work ethic.