Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Heavy Equipment Operator responsibilities that are required but not limited to: excavation of building foundations, bulk excavation and loading of trucks for disposal, daily equipment checks and regular maintenance and following health and safety regulations.
Job Duties
Operate heavy equipment machines, Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Rock Truck.
Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
Employ safe work practices for themselves as well as crew members
Position Requirements Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Through knowledge of production process Valid driver’s license Minimum 10 years’ operating Excavators, Dozers, and Loaders. Experienced in all aspects of excavations. Working knowledge with reading plans and understanding of grades. GPS experience an asset Operation knowledge of excavators, front-end loaders, dozers, skid steer loaders and other pieces of equipment is an asset. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and the ability to perform small repairs is also an asset. Experience in the field of demolition is definitely an asset. Work Conditions Hours of work vary depending on season, workload and other factors. Could be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends. Potential travel required outside of the GTA for multiple days. Required to work in all weather conditions as their position takes place in an outdoor setting on construction sites;
Required to work around heavy equipment, exposed to a variety of fluids including hydraulics, diesel fuel, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Through knowledge of production process Valid driver’s license Minimum 10 years’ operating Excavators, Dozers, and Loaders. Experienced in all aspects of excavations. Working knowledge with reading plans and understanding of grades. GPS experience an asset Operation knowledge of excavators, front-end loaders, dozers, skid steer loaders and other pieces of equipment is an asset. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and the ability to perform small repairs is also an asset. Experience in the field of demolition is definitely an asset. Work Conditions Hours of work vary depending on season, workload and other factors. Could be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends. Potential travel required outside of the GTA for multiple days. Required to work in all weather conditions as their position takes place in an outdoor setting on construction sites;
Required to work around heavy equipment, exposed to a variety of fluids including hydraulics, diesel fuel, etc.