Heavy Equipment Operator

Note: Preference is given to local candidates and those from the surrounding Indigenous Communities. Please highlight on your application if either of these apply.

ROLE:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment such as: Dozer, Loader, Grader, Excavator/Backhoe, Scraper, Rock Truck, Skid Steer, Packer, Mule Trax, Tracked Dump Truck.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Operate heavy equipment to lift, move or place equipment or materials.

- Load and unload equipment.

- Be aware of situation hazards, including blind spots, pinch points, road crossings, power lines, conflicting right-of-way traffic and proper use of tag lines.

- Operate equipment safely in various terrains such as steep slopes.

- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.

- Perform routine pre-operation inspection and maintenance on equipment.

- Fill out equipment logbooks.

- Clean, lubricate and refuel equipment.

- Communicate with the equipment spotter to discuss hand signals, blind spots etc.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is considered an asset.

- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is considered an asset.

- Various safety tickets/certificates as required depending on project.

Experience

- Junior: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Labourer preferably in pipeline construction.

- Intermediate: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Junior Heavy Equipment Operator.

- Senior: Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.

- Experience working in muskeg is considered an asset.

- Experience on steep slopes is considered an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

- Ability to read locate sheets and possible underground and/or overhead utilities.

- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures including but not limited to backing up procedures, use of spotters, signage, incident reporting, required personal protective equipment and lifting of heavy loads.

- Knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning and maintenance requirements.

- Knowledge of pipeline construction industry.

- Knowledge of rigging and hoisting techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is field based and often works within remote project locations. Travel and/or living in temporary accommodations is required. Must be able to work a 6 days on 1 day off schedule with 12 hour shifts for the duration of the project.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Heavy Equipment Operator reports to the Foreperson of his/her crew. The position has no supervisory duties.

EXPECTED COMPENSATION RANGE:

$27.05 to $ 50.00/hour

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.