excavator operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dusty

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
• 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
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Caterpillar (CAT) controls

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Sloping and banking

Type of industry experience

• Road construction

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?

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week