Heavy Equipment Operator

Elevate; Windsor; On-site; CAD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Windsor, ON, offering a pay rate of $27-$35 per hour. The role involves loading and unloading equipment, inspecting it for good working order, and driving heavy machinery at construction sites.

Ideal candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a good driving history. The job requires adherence to safety protocols and the capability to operate equipment for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety protocols and equipment control procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment for prolonged periods.
• Strong communication and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading equipment from transport vehicles.
• Inspecting equipment to ensure it's in good working order.
• Driving heavy equipment to complete construction tasks.
• Tracking maintenance and notifying supervisors about overdue maintenance.
• Filling out performance records and cleaning equipment after use.

Skills

Knowledge of safety protocols

Coordination

Strength to operate controls

Ability to remain stationary

Problem-solving skills

Strong oral communication

Basic writing skills

Good driving history

Job description

Job Title- Heavy Equipment Operator
Pay Rate: $27-$35/ hour
Location: Windsor, ON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order
• Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site
• Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly
• Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their supervisor if maintenance is past due
• Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste
• Completing minor repair work as needed

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipment
• Coordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipment
• Possessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipment
• Ability to remain stationary in the seat or operating area of the equipment for prolonged periods
• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment
• Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite
• Basic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperwork
• Good noncommercial driver’s license history to indicate a habit of safe driving