Excavator/backhoe Operator
6 days ago
**Heavy Equipment Operation **is critical in the construction and maintenance of underground infrastructure and utilities. Operators must ensure that all operations are in compliance with safety regulations and project specifications._ **Their role demands attention to detail, collaboration, leadership, excellent communication and a willingness to work as a team to ensure successful outcomes. **_
**General**:
- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and rollers in accordance with safety practices and procedures.
- Perform daily pre-use inspections and maintenance checks on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs
- Follow proper start-up and shutdown procedures
- Collaborate with ground personnel and other operators to ensure safe and efficient task completion.
- Participate in daily toolbox meetings and complete role specific training.
- Assist in site preparation, including clearing, excavation, grading, and backfilling as per project needs.
- **Technical abilities**:_
- Operate with precision, efficiency, and safety.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance and simple repairs on equipment.
- Blind spot and spatial awareness.
- Understand load stability and limitations of machine.
- Understand site layout, grading plans, and excavation requirements.
- Work around utilities (buried & overhead)
Pay: $36.00-$42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 - 50 per week
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lower Mainland, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- excavator: 5 years (required)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work Location: On the road
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