heavy equipment operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls
• 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
• Prepare accident reports
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Concrete pumping equipment

Type of industry experience

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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