heavy construction-equipment operator

Ruby Rock Asphalts Works Ltd.; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asphalt works company in Alberta is seeking heavy equipment operators for seasonal positions. Responsibilities include operating graders and pavers, conducting equipment checks, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience, no formal education required, and must possess steel-toed boots. The role is physically demanding and includes travel. Benefits include health plans and bonuses.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Bonus

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to travel and work in various locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate grader, paver, and roller equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Monitor safety conditions and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Job details

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Monitor safety conditions

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Grader
• Paver
• Roller

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidder
• Screeds

Area of work experience

• Asphalt finishing
• Fine grading and finishing
• Rough grading

Type of industry experience

• Industrial / commercial / institutional (ICI) construction
• Residential construction
• Road construction

Security and safety

• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Reliability
• Organized

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations