excavator operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• First Aid Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Ground Disturbance - Level II program
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
  
  

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Rough grading
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
  
  

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
• Gloves
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Parking available