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The Lawn Loggers Ltd is presently hiring a
individual to operate and maintain our 2012 wheel
loader with a 2.5 cubic yard dirt bucket.
Individual will be looking after the day to day
task of maintenance, repairs and operating wheel
loader.
Daily task will included but not limited to
screening topsoil, screening aggregates, coloring
mulch, turning compost, loading dump trucks, fork
lifting materials on or off of trucks....etc...
This is a full time position and year round
position.
We are looking for a long term employee that has
the experience and knowledge of operating
equipment.
During peak times of the season the loader will be
operating non stop and during slow times of the
season individual will be required possible to
make deliveries or stock pile products or as
needed.
Must have mechanical ability to perform light to
medium repairs and servicing equipment.
Ability to write and keep things organized is a
definite must.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Prepare accident reports
- Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
Specific Skills
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Operate computer controlled equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Loader
- Grader
- Front end loader
- Dump trucks
- Gravel truck
Type Of Work Experience
- Stock piling
- Landscaping
- Snow removal
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Residential construction
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors