equipment operator, heavy-duty

- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

- or equivalent experience

- Work setting

- Various locations

- Tasks

- Operate heavy equipment

- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks

- Operate computer controlled equipment

- Complete onboard and other logs

- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment

- Secure special attachments to equipment

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment

- Perform minor repairs to equipment

- Operate hydraulic pumping systems

- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

- Type of heavy equipment operated

- Backhoe excavator, loader

- Loader

- Front end loader

- Gravel or dump truck

- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

- Area of work experience

- Excavation

- Material handling

- Stock piling

- Type of industry experience

- Agricultural industry

- Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence

- Travel expenses paid by employer

- Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail

- Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

- Green job

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

- Work Term: Permanent

- Work Language: English

- Hours: 32 to 50 hours per week