heavy equipment operator

Poschner; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Surrey is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating various heavy machinery including backhoes, compactors, and dump trucks. The role involves conducting pre-operational checks, performing minor repairs, and ensuring efficient operation in physically demanding conditions. Candidates should hold a trades certificate and possess a valid driver's license, with willingness to travel as part of the job.

Benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery like backhoes and loaders is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.
• Physical capability to handle demanding environments, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Clean, lubricate and conduct inspections on equipment.
• Operate heavy machinery and ensure proper usage according to MSDS.
• Perform minor repairs and maintain logs for operational checks.

Skills

Equipment operation

Minor repairs

Physical stamina

Ability to understand MSDS

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Heavy machinery

Two-way radios

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Landfill

Tasks

• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• 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
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Compactor
• Roller
• Gravel or dump truck
• Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Slope grooming
• Stripping
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

• Industrial / commercial / institutional (ICI) construction
• Residential construction
• Road construction

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

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