heavy equipment operator

Satkul Developments Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating equipment like backhoes and compactors, ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with preferred experience in industrial construction. This physically demanding position requires outdoor work in variable conditions.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience with heavy equipment.
• Certified in First Aid and completed Fall Arrest Protection Training.
• Able to work in outdoor, cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including loaders and excavators.
• Read and interpret maps and blueprints.
• Conduct safety checks and repairs on equipment.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Read blueprints and specifications

Conduct pre-operational checks

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Backhoe excavator

Compactor

Roller

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dusty

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• John Deere controls
• Compactor
• Roller

Area of work experience

• Demolition
• Excavation
• Land clearing
• Material handling
• Snow removal
• Stripping
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage