Fuel & Lube Operator
Big Country Equipment
1 day ago
Full-time
Remote friendly (Kamloops, CA)
Worldwide
$24,000 - $28,000 CAD yearly
Big Country Equipment, a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company, is hiring a Fuel & Lube Operator to join the team in Kamloops, CA. The role sits at the intersection of maintenance and field operations, focusing on fueling and lubricating a range of large machines used in mining and construction. It’s a solid fit for someone who likes hands-on work, safety-first practices, and the chance to grow into a Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship as they gain experience. Big Country Equipment has grown from a single truck in 2017 to more than 100 employees with a fleet of service trucks that keep western Canada moving around the clock.
In this position you’ll work on the front line, servicing equipment such as excavators, dozers, haul trucks, rock trucks, graders and loaders in a mining setting. Your daily routine combines fueling and greasing, performing on-site maintenance tasks, and keeping a sharp eye on the fuel and lube truck itself. You’ll document maintenance activity, support fellow mechanics when needed, and ensure everything is compliant with the company’s safety protocols and site regulations. The job also provides a path to deepen your skills through a formal apprenticeship track if you’re aligned with pre-apprenticeship or first-year technician routes.
Fuel & lube in the field
What you’ll do on a typical day blends practical service with careful record-keeping. You’ll fuel and grease equipment to keep production moving, diagnose simple issues and assist with repairs as directed, while maintaining orderly repairs documentation and ensuring that service kits, lubricants and oils are properly stored. You’ll operate the fuel and lube truck safely to reach large machinery across the site, and you’ll take on on-site maintenance tasks as needed. You’ll also be part of keeping maintenance histories current, collaborating with the maintenance department, and remaining ready to take on extra duties to support equipment availability. Safety, site rules and company policies guide every step, and you’ll stay prepared to learn as you go.
What you’ll bring and what helps you stand out
What you must have to be considered
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
- At least two direct supervisor references
- Ability to pass a criminal record check
- A clean five-year driving record
- Ability to pass an eight-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test
- Capacity to lift 50 pounds
- Not pursuing subcontractor roles
What can give you an edge
- Experience with heavy equipment from Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere or Hitachi
- Some technical know-how around fluids used in mining equipment operations
- A minimum of one year operating a fuel and lube truck
- Current enrollment in a pre-apprenticeship program or as a first-year heavy-duty technician
- Mining industry experience
Pay, benefits and practical details
The role carries a base rate of $37.50 per hour, with overtime paid at $56.25 per hour for the four extra daily hours. A night shift premium of $1.25 per hour applies, and the schedule follows a 14X14 rotation with 12-hour days. Shared accommodations are provided at no cost, and flights into the site are paid from any major Canadian airport. Tools are provided, and a travel allowance is offered on arrival and departure from the 14-day shift rotation. The job is based in Kamloops, CA, and the arrangement includes a hybrid work setup with remote camp rotations.
Advice for applicants
Lead with the right experience on your resume. Put your heavy equipment exposure up top, especially if you’ve worked with CAT, Komatsu, John Deere or Hitachi, and highlight any fuel and lube truck duties you’ve managed. If you’ve spent time in mining environments, make that clear so the employer can see relevant context for the site.
Show you can meet the screening bar. Prepare to provide two direct supervisor references and to share a clean five-year driving record, plus consent to background checks and the drug/alcohol tests. Having these ready will speed your candidacy and demonstrate you’re ready to move through the process.
Be ready to discuss hands-on work in interviews. You may be asked to describe how you approach on-site maintenance tasks, how you document service activity, how you handle safety protocols, and how you manage equipment history records. Come with concrete examples of when you resolved issues on the fuel and lube truck or during field servicing.
Ask a smart, role-specific question. Inquire about the specifics of the 14-day rotation and how remote camps are arranged, what the travel allowance covers, and whether there’s a clear path to the Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship once you’re in the role. These questions show you’re planning for the long term and aligned with the team’s development track.
In this position you’ll work on the front line, servicing equipment such as excavators, dozers, haul trucks, rock trucks, graders and loaders in a mining setting. Your daily routine combines fueling and greasing, performing on-site maintenance tasks, and keeping a sharp eye on the fuel and lube truck itself. You’ll document maintenance activity, support fellow mechanics when needed, and ensure everything is compliant with the company’s safety protocols and site regulations. The job also provides a path to deepen your skills through a formal apprenticeship track if you’re aligned with pre-apprenticeship or first-year technician routes.
Fuel & lube in the field
What you’ll do on a typical day blends practical service with careful record-keeping. You’ll fuel and grease equipment to keep production moving, diagnose simple issues and assist with repairs as directed, while maintaining orderly repairs documentation and ensuring that service kits, lubricants and oils are properly stored. You’ll operate the fuel and lube truck safely to reach large machinery across the site, and you’ll take on on-site maintenance tasks as needed. You’ll also be part of keeping maintenance histories current, collaborating with the maintenance department, and remaining ready to take on extra duties to support equipment availability. Safety, site rules and company policies guide every step, and you’ll stay prepared to learn as you go.
What you’ll bring and what helps you stand out
What you must have to be considered
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
- At least two direct supervisor references
- Ability to pass a criminal record check
- A clean five-year driving record
- Ability to pass an eight-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test
- Capacity to lift 50 pounds
- Not pursuing subcontractor roles
What can give you an edge
- Experience with heavy equipment from Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere or Hitachi
- Some technical know-how around fluids used in mining equipment operations
- A minimum of one year operating a fuel and lube truck
- Current enrollment in a pre-apprenticeship program or as a first-year heavy-duty technician
- Mining industry experience
Pay, benefits and practical details
The role carries a base rate of $37.50 per hour, with overtime paid at $56.25 per hour for the four extra daily hours. A night shift premium of $1.25 per hour applies, and the schedule follows a 14X14 rotation with 12-hour days. Shared accommodations are provided at no cost, and flights into the site are paid from any major Canadian airport. Tools are provided, and a travel allowance is offered on arrival and departure from the 14-day shift rotation. The job is based in Kamloops, CA, and the arrangement includes a hybrid work setup with remote camp rotations.
Advice for applicants
Lead with the right experience on your resume. Put your heavy equipment exposure up top, especially if you’ve worked with CAT, Komatsu, John Deere or Hitachi, and highlight any fuel and lube truck duties you’ve managed. If you’ve spent time in mining environments, make that clear so the employer can see relevant context for the site.
Show you can meet the screening bar. Prepare to provide two direct supervisor references and to share a clean five-year driving record, plus consent to background checks and the drug/alcohol tests. Having these ready will speed your candidacy and demonstrate you’re ready to move through the process.
Be ready to discuss hands-on work in interviews. You may be asked to describe how you approach on-site maintenance tasks, how you document service activity, how you handle safety protocols, and how you manage equipment history records. Come with concrete examples of when you resolved issues on the fuel and lube truck or during field servicing.
Ask a smart, role-specific question. Inquire about the specifics of the 14-day rotation and how remote camps are arranged, what the travel allowance covers, and whether there’s a clear path to the Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship once you’re in the role. These questions show you’re planning for the long term and aligned with the team’s development track.