road planer operator

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Calgary seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating various equipment including Caterpillar controls and preparing accident reports. Candidates must have 2+ years of experience, valid driver's license, and CPR/First Aid certifications. This position requires frequent travel and is physically demanding, with benefits including health care and group insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment at various locations.
• Prepare accident reports.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Understand MSDS

Conduct pre-operational checks

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Caterpillar (CAT) controls

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated

• Caterpillar (CAT) controls
• Pulverizing, stabilizing machine

Equipment and machinery experience

• Planers

Area of work experience

• Stripping

Type of industry experience

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer