excavator operator

Government of Canada; Princeton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for an outdoor role requiring physical stamina and specialization in machinery operation. Essential tasks include interpreting blueprints, conducting operational checks, and ensuring safety compliance while working on excavation projects. Successful candidates must have the necessary certifications and experience with various heavy equipment. Benefits include health and dental plans, as well as maternity and parental benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience.
• Certificates required for operation.
• Experience with heavy equipment like backhoe and dump trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and read blueprints.
• Perform pre-operational checks and maintain equipment.
• Complete accident reports and logs as necessary.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Blueprint Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Tools

Steel-toed Safety Boots

Hard Hat

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Safety Vest

Gloves

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
• Hot
• Dusty

Responsibilities Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Front end loader
• Gravel or dump truck

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Excavation

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Wellness program