Excavator Operator - Mainline

weinrich contracting; Nisku; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

Group RRSP

Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Helical Pile Solutions, a deep foundations contractor with 30+ years of experience recently acquired by Java Holdings Ltd, is hiring an Helical Install Operator. You will lead screw pile installation safely and efficiently and may take on Field Supervisor duties as needed.

Responsibilities include following plans, maintaining safety standards, completing project paperwork, inspecting equipment, and mentoring junior staff on-site in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Class 5 Driver’s License; Class 1 or 3 is an asset.
• Safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, CSTS, Fall Protection, Ground Disturbance) are an asset.
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring compliance with the drug and alcohol program.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from Project Managers and Field Supervisors.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in all conditions.
• Complete project paperwork to support turnover.
• Read and follow specifications from plans and drawings accurately.
• Mentor junior positions on-site.
• Maintain and inspect safety and equipment; report major issues to mechanics.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excavator operation

Site paperwork

Job description

Helical Pile Solutions is a deep foundations contractor with over 30 years of experience in the industry, recently acquired by Java Holdings Ltd. (“Java”). Java staff have over 50 years of experience building some of Canada’s largest electrical infrastructure projects. The Helical Install Operator is responsible for safe and efficient screw pile installation, including occasional Field Supervisor duties. They ensure customer satisfaction, maintain safety standards, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate records.

Essential Functions, Major Duties, and/or Accountabilities

• Takes direction from Project Managers and Field Supervisors.
• Exhibits pride in workmanship and an ability to execute all the duties of an Operator safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Comprehends the importance of dependability and consistency in a high-performance team environment.
• Understands the importance of worksite safety and manages field-level risks by undertaking the required steps of a Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA).
• Completes all necessary paperwork to support continuous install operations and project turnover.
• Operate equipment productively in all conditions including high traffic, remote or congested areas, as well as in all weather conditions.
• Receives materials accurately when required by maintaining organization as well as properly completing the associated paperwork.
• Proactively manages worksite.
• Seeks out innovative ways to increase production and potential savings.
• Mentors’ junior positions.
• Correct piles during installation, handle extensions, and install various pile types.
• Read and follow specifications from plans and drawings accurately.
• Understand factors affecting installation, including torque, embedment, and ground conditions.
• Conducts daily equipment & rigging inspections.
• Constantly monitors equipment for leaks and potential malfunctions.
• Continuously inspects tools & rigging for defects.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems, field repair minor fixes and communicate major issues with mechanics.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.
• Abide by all HPS policies, procedures, rules and OH&S Act, Regulation & Code.
• Represent HPS in a professional manner while on and off job sites.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 1 or 3 is an asset).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor construction environment.
• Field safety tickets including First Aid, H2S, CSTS, Fall Protection, and Ground Disturbance are an asset.
• This is a safety sensitive position and will require candidates to comply with HPS drug and alcohol program.

Experience

• Industry-related tool knowledge and machine operating experience are assets.
• Previous construction and leadership experience preferred.
• Experience operating equipment, specifically an excavator.
• Outdoors, including travel to remote location
• Exposure to loud noises
• Exposure to extreme temperaturePhysical elements include bending, twisting, crouching, kneeling, standing for long periods of time, lifting weights up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be always worn
• Fast paced with tight deadlines
• Accommodations while on a project are arranged by HPS in either a camp setting or hotel as determined by project requirements
• Ability to work out of town for extended periods of time
• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental)
• Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling