- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 42 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Outdoors
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
- Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
- Operate heavy equipment
- Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- 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
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate hydraulic pumping systems
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification
Type of heavy equipment operated
- John Deere controls
- Operate forklift
Equipment and machinery experience
Crane
Construction specialization
Roofing
Powered equipment repair specialization
Telescopic ladder
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
Screening questions
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Workplace information
- On the road job
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