heavy equipment operator

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Metro Vancouver seeks an individual for an on-site role involving heavy equipment operation. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and loaders, conducting equipment safety checks, and completing operational logs. The ideal candidate will have a trades certificate or equivalent experience and demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This physically demanding position does not allow for remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience with measuring distance, volume, length, and weight is beneficial.
• Experience is considered an asset for this role.
• Must conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and do minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders and forklifts.
• Perform logs and conduct safety checks.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Two-way radios

Computer-controlled equipment

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• 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

Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated

• Loader
• Operate forklift
• Front end loader
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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