heavy-duty equipment operators foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Equipment operation
• Excavation
• Residential construction
• Office building

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Prepare production and other reports
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training
• Operate heavy equipment

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Heavy equipment operators, except crane

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Roller
• Gravel or dump truck
• Compactor
• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bobcats
• John Deere controls
• Caterpillar (CAT) controls

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Trenching
• Sub-grade excavating
• Stripping
• Material handling
• Land clearing
• Haul road maintenance
• Fine grading and finishing
• Ditching
• Backfilling
• Slope grooming

Type of industry experience

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
• Road construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan