Heavy Equipment Operators Supervisor

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Equipment operation
• Excavation
• Grading
• Paving

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• Heavy equipment operators, except crane
• Labourers

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete finishing machine

Type of industry experience

• Construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)