- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 44 to 70 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT
WORK SETTING
TASKS
- Operate heavy equipment
- 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)
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
TYPE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATED
- Grader
- Pulverizing, stabilizing machine
- Paver
AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE
- Asphalt finishing
- Fine grading and finishing
TYPE OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Reliability
EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS
EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime available
WORKPLACE INFORMATION
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
OTHER BENEFITS
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Transportation provided by employer
SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES
- Does not require Canadian work experience
SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees