horizontal earth-boring machine operator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Dusty.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation .
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Operate computer controlled equipment.
• Complete onboard and other logs.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Prepare accident reports.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification.
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate.
• Forklift Operator Certification.
• Ground Disturbance - Level 1 program.

Type of heavy equipment operated:

• Backhoe excavator, loader.
• Caterpillar (CAT) controls.
• Bulldozer, large or small.

Area of work experience:

• Ditching.
• Excavation.
• Trenching.

Type of industry experience:

Telecommunication and communications.

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.

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Gloves.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.