excavating machine operator

Government of Canada; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency located in Richmond Hill is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. The successful candidate will operate various heavy machinery in outdoor conditions. This role requires 3 years of experience and certifications such as Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification and WHMIS. Benefits include health coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and conduct pre-operational checks.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill tanks.
• Prepare accident reports and conduct safety checks.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Reading blueprints, maps, and specifications

Conducting pre-operational checks

Operating GPS and communication equipment

Performing minor repairs to equipment

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Tools

Backhoe excavator

Bulldozer

Grader

Loader

Bobcats

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 site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty
• Extremely cold

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• 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
• Prepare accident reports
• 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

Credentials

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

• Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Caterpillar (CAT) controls
• John Deere controls
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Grader
• Loader
• Roller
• Front end loader
• Bobcats

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Demolition
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Landscaping
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Slope grooming
• Sloping and banking
• Stock piling
• Stripping
• Stumping
• Sub-grade excavating
• Sub-grade rolling
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

• Forestry and logging
• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
• Large diameter pipeline construction
• Residential construction
• Road construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)