Snow removal equipment operator - commercial

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold / refrigerated
• Extremely cold

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• John Deere controls
• Grader
• Loader
• Front end loader
• Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Snow removal

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available