construction equipment operator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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 .
• Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls.
• Use Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) controls pattern.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight.
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Complete onboard and other logs.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

Type of heavy equipment operated:

• Backhoe excavator, loader.
• Bulldozer, large or small.
• Grader.
• Loader.
• Front end loader.
• Dump truck.
• Bobcats.

Area of work experience:

• Backfilling.
• Demolition.
• Ditching.
• Excavation.
• Fine grading and finishing.
• Land clearing.
• Landscaping.
• Material handling.
• Rough grading.
• Sloping and banking.
• Snow removal.
• Stock piling.
• Stripping.
• Sub-grade excavating.
• Trenching.

Type of industry experience:

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction.
• Residential construction.

Area of specialization:

Training and professional development.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Public transportation is not available.
• Driver's abstract.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.

Own tools/equipment:

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

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

To be determined.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.
• Parking available.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.