Forest Machine Operator

The Central New Brunswick Woodlands Division is seeking to fill a full-time Harvest Machine Operator position. We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals who enjoy working independently as well as with a team. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonus Salary range $28.70-$40.00(based on production performance).

• Main Duty: Operate forest machines (including but not limited to forwarder and harvester machines) in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to J.D. Irving, Limited’s Best Management Practices
• Maintain productivity, production, and utilization targets
• Perform daily maintenance and repairs as required on equipment
• May be assigned to related/ancillary tasks for short periods of time including but not limited to: equipment maintenance, tidying work areas, training, harvest and boundary line layouts, road maintenance activities, forest fire prevention activities.
• Education Required:
• High school diploma minimum
• Certified Forest Machine Operator considered an asset
• Certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic considered an asset
• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years of experience with the operation of forest machinery or a combination of one year of work experience with forest machinery and practical, vocational training in the industry of forest machine operations.
• Language: English language work environment