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We need someone to:
Operates all equipment in an efficient manner supporting construction and road maintenance services and activities
Actively supports safety culture by operating equipment and tools in a safe manner reporting all near misses and incidents to management in a timely fashion
Conducts pre-operational checks to established procedure reporting to Fleet Maintenance when necessary
Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, dozers, loaders, mills, light equipment, and graders in all weather conditions/environments for construction, maintenance, and road works
Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required, including removing personal belongings and trash from cab and wiping up spills etc.
Ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment : Mechanical Aptitude a Requirement
Demonstrates good judgment and the ability to think problems through; where applicable, identifies and suggests improvements enhancing job quality.
Interacts in a professional, courteous and respectful manner that contributes toward a positive and productive worksite
You should have:
5+ years Heavy equipment experience
Must comply with the companys drug and alcohol policy requirements
Must be self-motivated and organized
Valid Class 5 license and reliable transportation; Class 3 and/or 1 an asset
Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labor in all-weather conditions
Able to take and follow instruction from supervisor, adjust to changing conditions and communicate any and all needs to supervisor as well as working as part of a team
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Prepare accident reports
- Complete onboard and other logs
- 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 heavy 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
- Bulldozer, large or small
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Dump trucks
- Gravel truck
Type Of Work Experience
- Stock piling
- Sloping and banking
- Rough grading
- Material handling
- Haul road maintenance
- Fine grading and finishing
- Excavating
- Demolition
- Backfilling
- Asphalt finishing
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Road construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors