About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation . Operate heavy equipment. Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls. Use Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) controls pattern. Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks. Measure distance, volume, length and weight. Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS). Complete onboard and other logs. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. Secure special attachments to equipment. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment. Perform minor repairs to equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Driver's License (Class 3 or D). Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. First Aid Certificate. Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate. Ground Disturbance - Level 1 program. Ground Disturbance - Level II program. Type of heavy equipment operated: Backhoe excavator, loader. Bulldozer, large or small. Grader. Loader. Front end loader. Dump truck. Bobcats. Area of work experience: Backfilling. Demolition. Ditching. Excavation. Fine grading and finishing. Land clearing. Landscaping. Material handling. Rough grading. Sloping and banking. Snow removal. Stock piling. Stripping. Sub-grade excavating. Trenching. Type of industry experience: Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction. Residential construction. Area of specialization: Training and professional development. Security and safety: Bondable. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Public transportation is not available. Driver's abstract. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Safety vest. Gloves. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Parking available. Travel insurance. Wellness program.