Heavy equipment operator
Job Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Extremely cold
Responsibilities
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
Measure distance, volume, length and weight
Complete onboard and other logs
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
Perform minor repairs to equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
- Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Bulldozer, large or small
- Loader
Type of industry experience
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail