tunnelling machine operator

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Heavy water and atomic energy plant

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
• 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
• Prepare accident reports
• 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
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Loader
• Concrete spreader
• Concrete pumping equipment
• Roller
• Front end loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Boring machines

Area of work experience

• Excavation
• Land clearing

Area of specialization

• Tunnelling

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

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

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement