EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
OBR welcomes your applications. Please include all pertinent information related to the job you’re applying for including: education, work experience, life experience, and information about your interest and ability to work on Haida Gwaii or Prince Rupert.
Why Work For Us
OBR offers a range of long-term employment opportunities on both QCI/Haida Gwaii and in Prince Rupert. We’ve been a BC Highways contractor for 30 years, and have just recently renewed our Contract. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and temporary lodging.
Address
O’Brien Road and Bridge Maintenance Ltd.
Attention: Operations
180 Highway 16 West
Port Clements BC V1K 1C2
O’Brien Road and Bridge is a 30 Year Highways Maintenance Contractor with shops on Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands and in Prince Rupert.
OBR is currently seeking a Winter Driver for at its Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands. The Winter Driver will be responsible for operating and salt trucks, snowplowing equipment & other related maintenance activities. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1 or 3, is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Removal of snow and ice by using snow removal and/or sanding equipment.
- Completion of pre-trip and post trip inspections.
- Safely operate snow plowing trucks and equipment.
- Any other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience:
- Minimum class 3 with air brake endorsement.
- Previous snow plowing experience is preferred.
- Clean drivers abstract.
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
- Working safely is a condition of employment.
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands has great fishing, hunting, surfing, beaches, crabbing, golf, etc. The Islands is a world-renowned salmon and halibut fishing destination.
If you are interested in this position, you are encouraged to forward a resume complete with driver’s abstract to: Info@obrienrbm.com
O’Brien Road and Bridge Maintenance Ltd.
Attention: Operations
180 Highway 16 West
Port Clements BC V1K 1C2
Fax: 250-315-0169
O’Brien Road and Bridge is a 30 Year Highways Maintenance Contractor with shops on Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands and in Prince Rupert. OBR is currently seeking a Trade Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic for its shop on Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands. The Trade Journeyperson Mechanic will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; including loaders, dozers, excavators, dump trucks etc.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- Perform service repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Replace and/or repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
- Complete necessary documentation and maintain accurate reports.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- Comfortable working with and around machinery.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow employees and supervisors.
- Ability to work in a team focused environment with a positive attitude.
- Natural ability to solve problems.
- Comfortable working outdoors in a fast pace environment.
- Must have a valid BC driver’s license with air endorsement and a clean abstract.
- Previous experience working as a Service Technician or other related experience with heavy equipment is considered an asset.
- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certification (Red Seal) or equivalent experience is considered an asset.
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands has great fishing, hunting, surfing, beaches, crabbing, golf, etc. The Islands is a world-renowned salmon and halibut fishing destination.
If you are interested in this position, you are encouraged to forward a resume
complete with driver’s abstract to: Info@obrienrbm.com
O’Brien Road and Bridge Maintenance Ltd.
Attention: Operations
180 Highway 16 West
Port Clements BC V1K 1C2
Fax: 250-315-0169