Job Title: Equipment Operator
Location: Rocky View, AB
Deadline: Ongoing
We are looking for an experienced Equipment Operator,
our production pacesetter in the field. A skilled leader who looks
after the equipment they operate, who works safe and is production
oriented. Knowledge of applicable legislation and a clean driving
record make you the ideal candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-trip inspections on assigned equipment daily.
- Responsible for keeping equipment in optimum operating condition by
coordinating maintenance and repair with on-staff fleet mechanic.
- Ensure safe and steady production of the work.
- Excavate utility trenches, sand pad, and backfill.
- Switch attachments on equipment in a safe manner and ensure all attachments are accounted for with machine.
- Compact with hoe-pack and/or rapid ram on trench lines and concrete pad installations.
- Handle aggregate with loader.
- Be able to slope and bank trench lines according to OH&S safe trenching.
- Handle mechanical loading/unloading of electrical materials as required.
- Clean and lubricate equipment.
- Assist in field laborer as required.
- Demonstrate technical ability and application of appropriate processes and procedures.
- Assist and participate in safety meetings and assist with incident reporting and investigations as required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity of excavation equipment.
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity in operating controls.
- Understand grading markers and line assignments for work planning.
- Understanding of locate markers and locate slip reading.
- Knowledge of civil construction, blueprint reading and following of specification guidelines.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Promotion of safe work practices.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
A few qualifications that would help you succeed:
- Previous experience is an asset.
- Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s abstract in good standing.
- Minimum 2000 hours experience in similar or same equipment.