Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada On-site Employment CAD 58,843.2 - 66,664 Hourly

Colas Rail UK is hiring a Loader Operator

About the Role

Colas Rail UK is hiring a Loader Operator to oversee daily quarry operations, ensuring efficient production, equipment utilization, and adherence to company goals. You will maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards while monitoring production, inventory, and pit development.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the quarry, aligning with company objectives and ensuring efficient use of manpower and equipment.
  • Collaborate with the Manager to plan, schedule, and coordinate work to maximize operational performance.
  • Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation and The Miller Group’s Health & Safety policies, including required training.
  • Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet or exceed required specifications.
  • Maintain production schedules and adjust systems based on material needs.
  • Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, authorities, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure all equipment is clean, well‑maintained, and operating safely and efficiently while helping minimize operating costs.
  • Oversee pit development to ensure proper truck ingress, staging, and egress for efficient loading.
  • Monitor all areas of the quarry to ensure extraction and processing activities meet high standards and comply with safety, environmental, and company regulations.
  • Maintain accurate daily records of aggregate production and sales.
  • Schedule, conduct, and monitor month‑end inventory counts.
  • Operate scales, the air classifier, and a loader, with a clear understanding of the load‑out process.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in all facets of pit entitlement, design, and operation.
  • Hold appropriate licenses and certifications to operate equipment.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $28.29 - $32.05/hr

Work Mode

This role is onsite.

Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results.

Required Skills
Pit OperationsEquipment OperationHeavy MachinerySafety ComplianceDriver's License
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About company
Colas Rail UK

Colas Rail delivers transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector.

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Job Details
Department Skilled Trades - Construction
Category other
Posted 14 days ago