heavy construction-equipment operator

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• 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
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Monitor safety conditions

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Grader
• Paver
• Roller

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidder
• Screeds

Area of work experience

• Asphalt finishing
• Fine grading and finishing
• Rough grading

Type of industry experience

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

Security and safety

• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Reliability
• Organized

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations