excavating machine operator

Next Youth Job; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 42,051 - 59,891; Full time

Job summary

Next Youth Job is seeking an experienced operator for heavy equipment in New Westminster, British Columbia. The job requires 1–2 years of experience and involves tasks such as cleaning and lubricating equipment, conducting pre-operational checks, and interpreting technical documents.

This full-time position offers $37 hourly with a start date as soon as possible. Candidates must complete work at the physical location without remote options.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Must be able to operate computer-controlled equipment.
• Experience in minor repairs to equipment is valued.

Responsibilities

• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Understanding of MSDS

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Two-way radios

Job description

• Job ID : 52500
• Category : Construction
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Salary : $37 Hourly
• Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Expiry Date : 08 Dec 2026

Description

Experienced operator with 1–2 years in heavy equipment operation.

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Understand the purpose, proper usage 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
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications