heavy equipment operator apprentice

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

Job summary

A local construction company in British Columbia seeks a worker for outdoor tasks involving heavy equipment operation. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, conducting checks on machinery, and managing supply loading. Ideal candidates should have experience in material handling and be capable of working in physically demanding environments. This position is temporary with hours ranging from 30 to 40 per week. Training for youth is provided.

Benefits

On-the-job training tailored to youth

Participation in community programs for newcomers

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling is an asset.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
• Operate heavy equipment and conduct pre-operational checks.
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Gloves

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• 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

Experience

• Experience an asset

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

Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week