heavy equipment operator

McRae's Environmental Services; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in Richmond is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator. The successful candidate will work outdoors in demanding conditions, operate various equipment, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. A secondary school certificate and relevant experience are required, along with Class 1 or 3 driver's licenses. Health and dental benefits, along with a pension plan, are included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Pension plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Valid driver's licenses Class 1 or A, and Class 3 or D.
• Experience with sewer systems and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment at various sites.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Understanding of material safety data sheets

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hydrovac

Vacuum frame

Job description

Overview

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• 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 hydraulic pumping systems
• Review and analyze data such as subdivision, water and sewer plans
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
• Enforce environmental, fire safety and accident prevention regulation
• Implement records scheduling and disposal plans

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver\'s License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver\'s License (Class 3 or D)

Type of inspection

• Sewer systems and pipelines

Type of trucking and equipment

• Hydrovac

Equipment and machinery experience

• Vacuum frame

Area of work experience

• Excavation
• Material handling
• Trenching

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Parking available