Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

Hockridge Trade School Ltd. is a local, family-run company that strives to ensure that our students get the best high quality training in the Heavy equipment industry. We are a young company with a lot of momentum and a bright future. Our company is located in the Rural Municipality of Dauphin. We work with local businesses around the parkland and province.

Start Date: March 25, 2024

*An employee must go through a 3 month probation period*

To learn more about Hockridge Trade School visit our website at www.hockridgetradeschool.ca

Requirements:

• 10+ years of machine operating experience is an asset
• valid class 5 drivers' license
• Knowledge of operation of all types of Heavy equipment
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of two-way radios
• Have a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude towards all employees, students, and company equipment
• Able to work in various weather conditions (outdoors, off-site location, etc.)
• Assertive by working well with others and independently
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and hand signals
• Detailed orientated and organized
• Some travelling required
• Strong work ethic

Job Tasks:

• Training students in safety, maintenance, and operation in the Heavy equipment industry
• Take directions and follow instructions
• Operate equipment such as excavator, wheel loader, loader backhoe, dozer, grader, articulated rock truck, and skid steer
• Attend and occasionally lead a tool box safety meeting
• Ensure that all activities are carried out with a due regarding personal safety, the safety of others, and in line with the company policies and procedures
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to the C.E.O./Lead Instructor or Office Administrator
• Taking initiative to show students lubricating points on equipment
• Refill equipment tanks as required
• Secure special attachments to equipment as required
• Conduct daily pre-operational checks on equipment
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs to equipment if needed
• General job set up and site clean up
• Maintain a safe job site and keep an eye out for safety hazards
• Provide safe, prompt, and efficient support to assigned projects
• Occasionally picking up equipment parts or fluids if needed

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person