Equipment Operator

Highline Electrical Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

Group RRSP

Group Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Highline Electrical Ltd seeks a qualified individual to operate construction machinery, including excavators and skid steers. The role requires maintaining a high safety standard and participating in necessary safety meetings.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in utility construction, and effective communication skills. The position is located in Calgary, Alberta, offering an extended healthcare plan and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Skid steer and excavator experience required.
• Ability to understand and work with utility locates.
• Experience in utility construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction machinery such as excavators and skid steers.
• Maintain and ensure high level of safety.
• Review and understand all safe job procedures.
• Attend all pre-job and monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in the Preventive Maintenance program.

Skills

Skid steer experience

Excavator experience

Effective oral communication

Utility locates understanding

Utility construction experience

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Foundation equipment

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.

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

• 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