Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Responsibilities

REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE

·        Operation experience

·        Certification preferred

·        Clean driving record

DUTIES/RESPONIBILITIES

·        Working outdoors in appropriate safety and protective equipment

·        Operating a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices

·        Performing pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricating equipment components and attachments

·        Completing and maintaining equipment log sheets and reports

·        Performing site planning and setup by assessing jobsite conditions and identifying or selecting appropriate attachments for the work to be done

·        Acquiring and using a knowledge of earthmoving fundamentals (soil characteristics, ground conditions, map reading) as well as relevant health and safety acts, municipal codes and bylaws, natural gas regulations, and the Highway Traffic Act

·        Working cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers

·        Continuously learning about new techniques/equipment in order to operate safely while maintaining productivity

Qualifications & Experience

• QUALIFICATIONS
• • Possess a valid certification and minimum five years' experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks and/or three years performing maintenance on heavy equipment
• • Working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electronics, electronics, and Department of Transportation regulations
• • Valid driver’s license
• • Tools of the trade and ability to bring them to the jobsite
• • References to verify the professional skills and experience you bring to the team
• • Able to occasionally lift and move more than 50 pounds and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• • Some Heavy Equipment Operator assignments require additional screening, such as background checks or drug screens