excavator operator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Tasks:

• Operate heavy equipment.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.

Type of heavy equipment operated:

Backhoe excavator, loader.

Area of work experience:

• Backfilling.
• Ditching.
• Excavation.
• Fine grading and finishing.
• Land clearing.
• Material handling.
• Rough grading.
• Slope grooming.
• Sloping and banking.
• Stock piling.
• Sub-grade excavating.
• Trenching.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

Pension plan.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.