excavator operator

Kevco Pipelines Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pipeline industry is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Calgary. The role involves operating heavy machinery, conducting equipment checks, and performing outdoor tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least five years of experience, own transportation, and possess safety footwear. Competitive benefits include health and dental plans, along with insurance options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe and loader.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and maintain equipment.
• Document operations and complete required logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Material handling

Fast-paced environment

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
  
  

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Sloping and banking
• Trenching
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance