heavy construction-equipment operator
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Outdoors.
Work setting:
Various locations. Roads and bridges. Paving. Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.). Staff accommodation available.
Tasks:
- Operate heavy equipment.
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
- Operate computer controlled equipment.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
- Secure special attachments to equipment.
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
Type of heavy equipment operated:
- Grader.
- Asphalt spreader.
- Paver.
- Roller.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Screeds.
Area of work experience:
- Asphalt finishing.
- Fine grading and finishing.
- Rough grading.
Transportation/travel information:
Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Team player.
- Dependability.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
Other benefits. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for Veterans:
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .
Support for Indigenous people:
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
Supports for visible minorities:
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.