heavy equipment operator

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• 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
• 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
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Type of heavy equipment operated

• John Deere controls

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week