heavy equipment operator

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience

• Demolition
• Excavation
• Land clearing

Type of industry experience

• Industrial / commercial / institutional (ICI) construction

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities