Backhoe Operator

ARCP - Backhoe Operator

**Requirements**:

- 3-5 years of experience operating a backhoe.
- Experience in grading and asphalt paving preferred.
- Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification considered an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order.
- Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulation, and compliance.
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries immediately to the supervisor.
- Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required.
- Maneuver trucks/heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, follow signals from crew members as needed, check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
- Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange necessary information to supervisors or other operators.
- Ensure that any debris caused by loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
- Other duties as required

We offer:

- Medical & Dental coverage.
- RRSP matching.
- Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.