Machine Operator

**Machine Operator**

Solo Cable is currently recruiting a **Machine Operators** to join our operations in **Southwestern** **Ontario** for a **permanent, full-time** position.
- Work focused in Southwestern Ontario - may extend to 200 kilometers
- Head Office - Brantford

Solo Cable Solutions Inc. is a leader in the telecommunications industry with a long list of well-established client partnerships. Canadian-owned and operated with a proven 20+ year track record, together with our sister companies, deliver a completely turnkey experience for commercial and residential clients. Services range from structured cabling, fiber optics, and telecom network design and build to installation and activation. Post installation, we provide a high level of service and preventative network maintenance to ensure networks remain efficient and reliable. Our companies proudly own all their equipment and have three convenient locations to serve southwestern Ontario.

**Why Solo Cable Solutions?**
- A Recognized Leader in the Telecommunications Industry
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits (Extended, Dental, Vision, Life, EFAP etc.)
- Employer-matched Pension Plan
- Training and Professional Development
- Tuition and Books Assistance Program
- Exemplary Health and Safety Record
- On-site free parking
- Company events and charity fundraisers
- Team Appreciation

**Qualifiers**:_**ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO APPLY**_
- Valid, clean Ontario G class License (D/A/AR an asset but not required)
- Previous experience in the fields of Construction / Telecommunications or transferable skills that align
- Alternate but comparable in-field work experience is an asset
- Knowledge of landscaping/concrete/asphalt repair techniques is an asset
- Practiced knowledge of Book 7 is an asset
- Willing to commute throughout Southwestern Ontario (may extend up to 200 km)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate _before_ starting work (required); A relocation package is not available.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Willing to work over-time and in all weather conditions
- Willing to cross-train and develop skillset; occasionally fulfilling a role on our Horizontal Directional Drilling team
- Willing to commute throughout Southwestern Ontario
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks, managing time efficiently
- Able to do physically demanding work i.e., digging and carrying of heavy equipment
- Basic math skills; understanding of measurement
- Excellent collaboration/communication skills; able to communicate and receive direction from others
- Must be safety conscious
- Mechanically inclined; able to maintain company trucks, machinery or tools assigned, trouble-shoot, repair and replace when appropriate
- Geographical knowledge sufficient to read maps and follow directions
- Read and understand blueprints, utility locate markings, schematics and manuals, gauges, dials, and other indicators and adjust as necessary
- Competent problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service
- Able to work efficiently with mínimal supervision; self-motivated, disciplined, organized and a team player

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate heavy machinery to assist in the construction, deconstruction, and maintenance of telecommunication structures including but not limited to:

- dig, lift or move sand, gravel, or earth in work sites
- restoration of customer property and other work sites
- light repairs of outdoor spaces, demolition, and general cleaning as needed
- Load, unload, and move equipment
- Drive and skillfully maneuver large trailers as safe as possible
- As required, complete a range of physically demanding tasks like:

- Handling and distributing materials
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Lift/carry tools and equipment
- Assisting in pulling of cables
- Use a variety of tools such as: chain saws, cement cutting saw, mini-excavators, small vibrating plough, jump jacks, trenchers etc.
- Operate heavy equipment in compliance with Company protocols

**Requirements**:

- **Clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR Abstract to be insurable**:

- **Must be eligible to work in Canada**:

- **Language: fluent in English**:

- **Must provide own Steel Toed Safety boots and work pants**:

- **Proper emergency procedure knowledge for the safe operation of Machinery**:

- **Minimum 1 Years Experience Operating Machinery (skid-steers, vibratory ploughs, backhoes, excavators, etc.)**:

- **Machine Operator training preferred (proof of training required)**:

- **AZ/DZ License preferred**:

- **Previous experience working in construction and maintenance of telecommunications an asset**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

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