Job Description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Mobile Equipment Operator

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mobile Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in our supply chain by efficiently operating heavy machinery—including knucklebooms, wheel loaders, and front-end loaders—to ensure the seamless movement, processing, and storage of materials. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment standards, ensuring operational safety, and supporting our facility’s daily production goals.

Key Responsibilities:
• Material Handling & Logistics: Efficiently load, unload, sort, and transport materials to and from processing areas, railroad cars, trucks, and storage bins.
• Precision Operation: Skillfully operate levers, pedals, and lifting devices to maneuver heavy loads safely and accurately.
• Equipment Maintenance & Care: Perform daily inspections, fueling, and cleaning. Document mechanical performance and proactively report maintenance needs to ensure equipment longevity and safety.
• Operational Support: Assist in hazardous waste handling/shipping processes and participate in physical inventory counts to maintain accurate stock records.
• Safety Excellence: Actively contribute to our site safety culture by following all protocols and participating in company-wide safety programs.

Requirements & Qualifications:
• Proven experience operating heavy mobile equipment (e.g., knuckleboom, wheel loader, front-end loader).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Note: Candidates for Level 3 will receive comprehensive training to achieve the qualifications and proficiency standards of a Level 2 Operator.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
◦ Dental and Vision coverage
◦ Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
◦ Long-Term Disability Coverage
◦ Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled