Excavator Operator

**James Dick Construction Limited** has produced and delivered quality aggregate material in southern Ontario for over 50 years.

A great deal of our success is due to the skilled professionals that we employ. These men and women take pride in contributing to the continued growth of our company. Their dedication to excellence and safety is highly valued.

We currently have an opening for an **Excavator Operator** to work at our **Erin**, Ontario location.

**Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties**
- Operates Excavators, Back Hoes, etc
- Operates heavy equipment on the construction site
- Inventories and inspects goods to be moved to confirm quantities and conditions.
- Secures cargo for transport.
- Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

**General/Other Responsibilities and Duties**
- Assists with lifting/moving, loading/unloading transported materials as needed.
- Documents vehicle deficiencies and provides notice to maintenance department.
- Operates equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

**Qualifications**
- A minimum of 1 year of experience operating commercial motor vehicles in a construction environment.
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.

**Physical Requirements**
- Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls.
- Frequently sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle.
- Uses repetitive motions.
- Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Ability to move or lift heavy materials up to 50 pounds.
- Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
- May be exposed to loud noise.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erin, ON N0B 1T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person