excavator operator
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Outdoors.
Work setting:
Construction site.
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 .
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight.
- Complete onboard and other logs.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
- Prepare accident reports.
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
- Welding experience.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
- CPR Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
Type of heavy equipment operated:
- Backhoe excavator, loader.
- Grader.
- Loader.
- Compactor.
- Roller.
- Bobcats.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Skidsteer.
Type of industry experience:
Road construction.
Security and safety:
Driving record check (abstract).
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.
- Safety vest.
- Gloves.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Day. Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).