heavy equipment operator

Kantrax Contractors Ltd; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contracting company in Canada is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator with at least 1 year of experience in road construction. Responsibilities include operating graders and pavers, performing maintenance checks, and ensuring equipment readiness. The role requires travel to various locations and offers benefits like dental and disability insurance. Applicants should have steel-toed safety boots and be physically capable of demanding tasks.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience in road construction and asphalt finishing.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment like graders and pavers.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work site environment:

• Outdoors

Work setting:

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated:

• Grader
• Paver

Area of work experience:

• Asphalt finishing
• Fine grading and finishing

Type of industry experience:

• Road construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information:

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability:

• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits:

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits