heavy equipment operator

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Dusty.

Tasks:

• Operate heavy equipment.
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification.
• Forklift Operator Certification.

Type of heavy equipment operated:

• Backhoe excavator, loader.
• Loader.
• Operate forklift.
• Front end loader.
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.

Type of industry experience:

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

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own vehicle.

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.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.