Heavy Equipment Operator

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Heavy Equipment Operatorto join our team! In this role you will get to operates heavy and light equipment to repair, maintain, and reconfigure roadways, stockpiles, and berms including loading and unloading of rock and soil. As well, as providing snow clearing services where required.

Local Candidates Preferred but open to candidates on a fly-in/fly-out rotational basis.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working 3 week shifts at a remote, fly-in site in the Yukon. Travel to/from Whitehorse/Home and from Whitehorse to/from the job site will be paid by Parsons.
• Safe operation of various pieces of Heavy Equipment including CAT 966, CAT 420, excavator, grader, steam truck and other utility vehicles.
• Work closely with the field crew in all requirement Heavy Equipment work around site while promoting and complying site safety procedures and policies.
• Ensure safe work operations of the and full compliance to operating procedures.
• Receive direction for the day-to-day operations work schedule.
• Do pre-& post inspection check-up of the equipment and write/keep equipment log.
• Responsible for and/or assists in fueling and filling all the fluids in the equipment to the right level.

• Assists in maintenance work of the equipment.
• Maintain tidiness in the equipment.
• Prepare and submit the necessary required daily reports as directed.
• Perform other functions as maybe directed from time to time by the Maintenance Superintendent.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• At least 2 years’ operational experience in operating CAT surface mining, construction Heavy Equipment.
• Physically fit to do manual labour and heavy lifting
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Class 1 or 3 license with air brake endorsement is an asset
• Must be able to effectively follow and give directions.

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts.
• Must be comfortable working both in various elemental conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
• Ability to lift to 20 kg
• Possessing a valid Mine Rescue Certificate (surface) compatible with Yukon OHS Mine Rescue Standard (OHS, 2016) and approved by Yukon WCB, or willingness and ability to undergo training to obtain such.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!