Heavy Equipment Operators Supervisor

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Drilling

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate costs and materials
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• 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
• Supervise operation of mechanical equipment and machinery

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Drillers - (Surface mining or quarrying or construction)
• Heavy equipment operators, except crane

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Pipeline construction

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits