Heavy-duty Equipment Operator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 55 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- In shop
- Equipment operation
- Construction site
**Tasks**:

- Operate heavy equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
**Type of heavy equipment operated**:

- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Bulldozer, large or small
- Trencher, large or small
- Grader
- Loader
- Compactor
- Roller
- Front end loader
- Bobcats
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Skidsteer
**Area of work experience**:

- Backfilling
- Ditching
- Excavation
- Land clearing
- Material handling
- Rough grading
- Sloping and banking
- Snow removal
- Stock piling
- Stripping
- Sub-grade excavating
- Sub-grade rolling
- Trenching
**Type of industry experience**:

- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
- Road construction
**Security and safety**:

- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Cellular phone
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?