excavating machine operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience

• Excavation

Type of industry experience

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
• Residential construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available