Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Various locations
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight
- Operate computer controlled equipment
- Complete onboard and other logs
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Prepare accident reports
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate hydraulic pumping systems
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Loader
- Concrete spreader
- Compactor
- Concrete pumping equipment
- Roller
- Operate forklift
- Gravel or dump truck
- Bobcats
Area of work experience
- Demolition
- Excavation
- Land clearing
- Sub-grade excavating
Type of industry experience
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
- Residential construction
Additional information
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Transportation provided by employer
- Travel insurance