heavy equipment operator

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario, Canada is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. The role requires a DZ class license and at least 5 years of experience operating various heavy machinery. Candidates should be ready for physically demanding work and possess strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Safety gear is mandatory. This position involves traveling to various work locations.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of heavy equipment operation experience.
• DZ class license required.
• Experience in residential construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of heavy equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Material handling

Fast-paced environment

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Tools

Skidsteer

Dump truck

Bulldozer

Loader

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• DZ class license

Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Caterpillar (CAT) controls
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Gradall
• Side-boom
• Grader
• Loader
• Asphalt spreader
• Pulverizing, stabilizing machine
• Compactor
• Paver
• Roller
• Scraper
• Operate forklift
• Front end loader
• Dump truck
• Gravel or dump truck
• Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Asphalt finishing
• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Slope grooming
• Sloping and banking
• Sub-grade excavating
• Sub-grade rolling

Type of industry experience

• Residential construction

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves