Heavy Equipment Operator

IDL Projects Inc.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IDL Projects Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team in Canada.

You will operate dozers, graders, excavators, loaders and other machinery safely and efficiently, following plans, specifications and applicable codes to ensure quality and a safe workplace. The ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience operating heavy equipment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to understand verbal and written directions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Heavy Equipment operation.
• Able to interpret grade stakes, clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, ditch, and stockpile.
• Able to cut and spread material.
• Able to excavate, stockpile, backfill and load with loader.
• Able to construct berms, excavate side hills, and finish side slopes.
• Able to grade to final grade, finish slopes and mix soil stabilization materials with grader.
• Able to perform surface and drainage maintenance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a construction environment or in a similar role.
• Familiar with construction terms and practices.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment safely and efficiently according to relevant legislation, policies, procedures and work plans
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensures heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Advises the Superintendent or maintenance department of any requirements for maintenance or repair
• Participates in routine fueling and maintenance
• Practices workplace safety
• May perform other related duties as required
• Heavy Equipment operation may include but is not limited to Dozers, Graders, Backhoe Loaders, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steer, Packers

Job description

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

Position Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is part of an effective construction team that successfully completes projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable codes while maintaining high quality and a safe workplace. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation of various pieces of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment safely and efficiently according to relevant legislation, policies, procedures and work plans
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensures heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Advises the Superintendent or maintenance department of any requirements for maintenance or repair
• Participates in routine fueling and maintenance
• Practices workplace safety
• May perform other related duties as required
• Heavy Equipment operation may include but is not limited to Dozers, Graders, Backhoe Loaders, Excavators, Loaders, Skid Steer, Packers

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Heavy Equipment operation
• Must be able to interpret grade stakes, clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, ditch, and stockpile
• Able to cut and spread material
• Able to excavate, stockpile, backfill and load with loader
• Able to construct berms, excavate side hills, and finish side slopes
• Able to grade to final grade, finish slopes and mix soil stabilization materials with grader
• Able to perform surface and drainage maintenance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a construction environment or in a similar role
• Familiar with construction terms and practices
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Ability to understand and effectively execute verbal and written directions
• Adheres to company Health, Safety, & Environmental reporting and standard assessments