heavy equipment operator

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Sloping and banking
• Stock piling
• Stripping
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

• Large diameter pipeline construction
• Quarrying
• Residential construction
• Road construction
• Telecommunication and communications

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Travel insurance
• Wellness program