Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Prepare accident reports
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Grader
- Bobcats
Area of work experience
- Fine grading and finishing
- Land clearing
- Landscaping
- Rough grading
Type of industry experience
- Road construction
- Agricultural industry
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Benefits
Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer