backhoe operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• 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
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Ground Disturbance - Level 1 program
• Ground Disturbance - Level II program

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Grader
• Loader
• Front end loader
• Gravel or dump truck
• Bobcats

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Snow removal
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots