heavy equipment operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Ground Disturbance - Level 1 program

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Grader
• Loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Rough grading
• Sloping and banking
• Snow removal
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

• Residential construction
• Road construction

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program