Equipment Operator

HighLine Electrical Constructors Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

RPP - Group RRSP

Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness

Job summary

HighLine Electrical Constructors Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta seeks skilled equipment operators to perform base construction duties using excavators, skid steers, and forklifts. You will follow safety protocols and participate in safety meetings while maintaining equipment and site discipline.

The role requires hands-on experience with heavy machinery, strong safety awareness, and willingness to work in various environments, including remote or congested areas, under different weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Skid steer and excavator experience required.
• Ability to understand and work with utility locates.
• Experience in utility construction preferred.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret company programs, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• High school diploma required.
• Class 1, 3 or 5(Q) driver's license would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction machinery such as excavators, skid steer, all-terrain forklifts and other foundation equipment.
• Maintain and ensure high level of safety.
• Review and understand all safe job procedures and job safety analysis for performed tasks.
• Attend all pre-job, post-job and monthly safety meetings as required.
• Wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work with others as a team.
• Participate in the Preventive Maintenance program for the equipment you operate.
• Setup, inspect and operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Operate equipment productively in all conditions including high traffic, remote or congested areas, as well as in all weather conditions.

Skills

Skid steer

Excavator

Utility locates

Utility construction

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Adaptability

Planning

Reading safety rules

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Since 1978, HighLine Group of Companies has become a leading force in electrical initiatives in Alberta with offices in Edmonton, Calgary and Sylvan Lake as well as Regina. As HighLine continues to expand, we are always adapting to the industry through training and employing exemplary staff who are highly qualified in the field. Furthermore, HighLine observes and promotes safety and educational guidelines relevant to this industry.

Essential Functions, Major Duties, And/or Accountabilities

• Operate construction machinery such as excavators, Skid steer, all-terrain forklifts and other foundation equipment
• Maintain and ensure high level of safety
• Review and understand all safe job procedures and job safety analysis for performed tasks
• Attend all pre-job, post-job and monthly safety meetings as required
• Wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Work with others as a team
• Participate in the Preventive Maintenance program for the equipment you operate
• Setup, inspect and operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Operate equipment productively in all conditions including high traffic, remote or congested areas, as well as in all weather conditions

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Skid steer experience required
• Excavator experience required
• Ability to understand and work with utility locates
• Experience in utility construction preferred
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret company programs, objectives, policies and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• High school diploma required
• Class 1, 3 or 5(Q) drivers license would be an asset

Effective oral communication skills

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• RPP - Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling