Yard Equipment Operator

WHY JOIN US?!

- 100% Employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage

- RRSP matching program

- Competitive wages and flexible vacation

- Family-operated business

- Retention Bonus

Ketek Group Inc:

From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors.

POSITION BACKGROUND:

The Equipment Operator is trained and certified in the operation of vehicles and other mobile equipment/machinery. The Equipment Operator works alongside other operators and Ketek personnel to ensure the safe movement and transportation of other equipment and materials within Ketek’s yard. During times when the Equipment Operator is not required to be running equipment, the Operator is expected to assist with other field operations.

CORE DUTIES:

Equipment Operation

- Safely transport equipment and materials

- Load, unload and stage equipment

- Correctly operate all equipment including but not limited to forklift, loader and skid steer

- Perform regular inspections, safety, maintenance, and servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of equipment

- Maintain equipment so it is presentable and works properly

- Complete all required paperwork on a daily basis, including equipment inspection checklists, PSI and Daily Job Control Sheets

- Participate in daily Tool Box talks

Other Duties

- Take instruction from the Site Supervisor or Site Foreman to ensure projects are completed in a safe manner, on time, and on budget

- Use, clean, and maintain the different tools required at the worksite

- Load and unload equipment by hand

- Perform routine onsite housekeeping duties

- Operate vehicles in a safe manner

- Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment

- Be considerate of the needs of our community and the environment

- Perform other related duties as required

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Required

- Equipment operator training and/or certification

- Minimum of 3 years oilfield and/or construction experience

- Fluent in the English language (reading, written, spoken)

Preferred

- Loader and Forklift experience

This position is defined as Safety Sensitive: Drug, Alcohol, Back, and Audio tests are required prior to commencing employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

- Regularly required to stand/sit, talk/hear, stoop, climb, lift, balance, kneel and use of hands/fingers to operate tools, machinery and materials

- Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required

- Use of mechanical aids: overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, and dolly may be required

- Regular exposure to loud noises. Hearing protection is provided when needed

- Potential exposure to acetylene gas, fumes, oil, and paint residue

Work Environment

- Yard environment (90%), Shop environment (10%)

- May be required to work weekends and outside of regular office hours

- Will be required to work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat

Experience:

- Equipment Operating: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

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