Excavator Operator - Brighton Mountain

Dexter Construction Company Limited; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsclear-Municipal Limited Partnership (KMLP) is hiring experienced Excavator Operators to support renewable energy construction in the Juniper (Fredericton), NB area. Responsibilities include backfilling, trenching, gravel spreading, and loading trucks, with emphasis on safety and equipment maintenance.

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of 8 years of excavator operation experience (Cat 315/326/349) on fine grade finishing work; additional asset: experience with off-highway trucks or

Qualifications

• 8+ years of excavator operation experience, fine grade finishing.
• Experience with Cat 315/326/349 preferred.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Backfilling, digging, gravel spreading, trenching, and loading trucks safely.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain the excavator; perform repairs as required.
• Document daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Advise supervisor on maintenance or repairs needed.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and ensure a safe work environment.
• Operate equipment and attachments smoothly and safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excavator operator

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

Kingsclear-Municipal Limited Partnership (KMLP), a member of the Municipal Group of Companies is seeking qualified Excavator Operators to support construction of renewable energy projects in the Juniper (Fredericton), NB Area.KMLP through membership in the Municipal Group, is firmly embedded in the construction industry of Eastern Canada and as an organization we have been operating in the region for well over 50 years.As part of New Brunswick’s transition to renewable energy, KMLP has been awarded a variety of projects in the region to support large scale wind farm development. Our work typically includes a variety of civil construction tasks including road building, water crossings, cast-in-place concrete, pre-cast concrete installation, and various other earthworks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Excavator Operator is responsible for backfilling, digging, spreading gravel, trenching, and loading trucks in a safe and effective manner. The Excavator Operator is also responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining the equipment and performing repairs as required.

As the team member responsible for material/logistics management you will:

• Backfilling, digging, gravel spreading, trenching, and loading trucks
• Operating heavy equipment to lift and move bulk materials at the worksiteResponsible for understanding issues involving ground disturbance
• Operating equipment and attachments in a smooth and safe manner
• Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks
• Advise the Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Be aware of surroundings at all times
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Protect and promote the interest of this company in all matters and to take actions as required to satisfy such responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience

• Mandatory requirement – applicants must have the following core competency:
  • Excavator operator (Cat 315, 326, 349) as evidenced by a minimum of 8 years of experience in applications requiring fine grade work and finishing
• Applicants with two or more of the following secondary competencies will be considered a asset:
  • Experience operating -off highway trucks, boom truck and or loader would also be considered asset.
• Must be well versed in construction site protocols, rules and codes of conduct