Heavy Equipment Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Utilize material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Feed conveyors, crushers and other equipment
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Clean work area
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

• Crushing or grinding

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Grader
• Loader
• Gravel or dump truck
• Bobcats

Area of work experience

• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Rough grading
• Sloping and banking
• Stock piling
• Stripping
• Sub-grade excavating

Type of industry experience

• Quarrying
• Road construction
• Surface mining

Additional information

Security and safety

• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Other benefits