heavy equipment operator apprentice

Nels Ostero Ltd.; Taylor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local construction firm in British Columbia is looking for a worker to operate heavy equipment and handle materials. The ideal candidate will have a high school graduation certificate and is physically capable of working in demanding conditions. The job offers on-the-job training and requires a valid driver's license. Candidates must be prepared for a temporary role with flexible hours between 30 to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Load and unload trucks with supplies.

Skills

Experience

Attention to detail

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Gloves

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Extremely cold

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment

Area of work experience

• Material handling
• Stock piling

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week