heavy-duty equipment operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Caterpillar (CAT) controls
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Cable shovel, large or small
• Loader
• Asphalt spreader
• Pulverizing, stabilizing machine
• Compactor
• Paver
• Roller
• Gravel or dump truck
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Bobcats

Type of industry experience

• Road construction

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Night

Employment terms options

• Weekend
• Overtime required

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience