heavy-duty equipment operator

Government of Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating various heavy machinery in diverse outdoor settings, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in interpreting blueprints, performing maintenance, and adhering to safety regulations. With a commitment to quality and detail, you will contribute to significant construction projects across the region. If you are passionate about heavy equipment operation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Health Care Plan

Vision Care Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience operating heavy machinery in various settings.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for construction and demolition tasks.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and maintain logs.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Blueprint Interpretation

Safety Compliance

GPS Operation

Communication Skills

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

WHMIS Certificate

Fall Arrest Protection Training

Forklift Operator Certification

Tools

Skidsteer

Heavy Equipment

Two-way Radio

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• 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
• 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
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Caterpillar (CAT) controls
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Side-boom
• Trencher, large or small
• Grader
• Loader
• Concrete spreader
• Compactor
• Concrete pumping equipment
• Paver
• Roller
• Scraper
• Front end loader
• Dump truck
• Gravel or dump truck
• Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Demolition
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Landscaping
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Slope grooming
• Sloping and banking
• Sub-grade rolling

Type of industry experience

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

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 vest

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits