excavator operator

VistaCare; Val Caron; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to work outdoors, operating and maintaining heavy machinery at construction sites. Applicants must have trade certification, valid driver's license, and experience handling various types of heavy equipment. The role offers health benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 2 years.
• Education: Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification required.
• Valid driver's licence mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe excavator and loader.
• Conduct pre-operational checks, maintain logs, and prepare accident reports.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Excellent oral communication

Organization

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
  
  

Work setting

• Roads and bridges
• Construction company
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Loader
• Front end loader
  
  

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching
  
  

Type of industry experience

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
• Surface mining
  
  

Construction specialization

• Underground and tunnel work
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)