construction equipment operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

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