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Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Valard • Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Telecommunications group is currently looking to add an Equipment Operator to our growing team, based in Castor, AB.

Reporting to the Project Manager, Telecommunications, we are seeking an experienced operator to support underground FTTP and utility installations across Alberta. Main equipment would be a backhoe.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment in a safe, efficient and appropriate manor
  • Understanding of soil mechanics and work with geotechnical engineers on density testing of soils
  • Place telecom structures and pedestals
  • Place underground and overhead fiber and copper cables
  • Complete daily equipment inspection forms
  • Participate in daily Safety Meetings and Hazard Assessments
  • Participate in daily work planning schedule meetings
  • Have a sound understanding of issues relating to ground disturbance
  • Assist ground crew in duties out of equipment when there is no operating work
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices
  • Assist in labor activities when required

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years experience operating backhoe
  • Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification
  • Must have a valid Class-5 driver’s license and an acceptable drivers abstract
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outside for extended periods of time
  • Must be flexible to working varying hours
  • Strong team member with a positive attitude

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

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