backhoe operator

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator for various locations in Edmonton. This role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and performing essential checks. Candidates must have relevant certificates and experience in industrial and residential construction.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Steel-toed safety boots are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for various tasks.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and perform minor repairs.
• Complete logs and safety documentation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance skills

Education

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Tools

Backhoe excavator

Loader

Grader

Dump truck

Bobcat

Job description

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
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

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

• Snow removal
• Stock piling

Type of industry experience

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots