Heavy Equipment Operator

MacKay Contracting; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Heavy Civil Construction Firm in Cranbrook, Alberta, seeks a skilled operator to adhere to safety standards, operate construction equipment, and perform mechanical inspections. Candidates must have experience in civil construction, possess a valid photo ID, and be able to work with minimal supervision. This role offers competitive wages and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating excavators or similar equipment.
• Must possess a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Perform work according to health and safety standards.
• Operate equipment safely in crowded environments.
• Conduct mechanical inspections and servicing.

Skills

Experience in Civil Construction

Knowledge of construction layout/staking

Effective verbal communication

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Excavators

Loader

Dozer

Grader

Haul Truck

Job description

MacKay Contracting is a progressive and well-established Heavy Civil Construction and Mining Services Company. We operate throughout Western Canada on a wide variety of projects. We take pride in valuing our employees and offer competitive wages and benefit packages.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform work in accordance with all organizational, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring the highest standard of safety is upheld.
• Work within a team to effectively and safely operate multiple pieces of equipment, such as Excavators, Loader, Dozer, Grader, and Haul Truck.
• Ability to operate in crowded, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel, and labourers, and acts accordingly.
• Performs mechanical inspections and servicing including controls and operations, completes logbooks, performs minor maintenance and adjustments, ensures good housekeeping, and performs machine lubrication within your skillset.
• Daily track cleaning at the end of shift.
• Recognizes existing and potential hazards and can identify these through conducting a field-level pre-job hazard analysis, checking for hazards, and assessing any tasks.
• Willing to work flexible hours and shifts.
• Adhere to all MacKay safety practices and policies.
• Operate equipment while maintaining proper awareness of surroundings.
• Daily completion/submission of FLHAs.
• Daily completion/submission of timecard.
• Additional duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Experience in Civil Construction or equivalent experience on an excavator
• Knowledge of construction layout/staking.
• Knowledge of operating 3D machine control is considered an asset
• Must possess a valid form of government-issued photo identification
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective verbal communication and active listening skills are essential.
• Ability to take and follow instructions while operating safely.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Valid and clean Driver's Abstract

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.