Equipment Operator (RBD)

POSITION SUMMARY

Taking direction from the foreman or lead hand, this position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment and daily maintenance checks. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Ensuring safety and quality is at the forefront of every task
• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Perform daily pre/post safety and maintenance checks
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored

Equipment Operation to Include

• Backhoe
• Skid Steer
• Mini excavator
• Radial Boom Derrick (Digger truck)
• Excavators
• And other pieces of equipment.

Daily Responsibilities

• Able to follow site plans
• Work closely with construction team to understand tasks and provide feedback
• Understand and have knowledge with equipment operating manuals
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Advise the fleet Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, greasing etc.
• Ensuring documentation for equipment is up to date as per daily check

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Operators certificate from a licensed service provider
• 3 to 5 years’ experience on heavy equipment: excavators, crawler tractors, loaders
• Class 3 (DZ) license, class 1 (AZ) license with air brakes considered asset

Skills & Abilities

• Experience with all or most of the equipment noted above is considered an asset

Additional Details

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract
• Work a project-based rotation schedule, initially anticipated to be 6 days on / 1 day off
• Eligible for $200/day LOA where applicable while working away from home
• Be willing to travel and relocate to project sites as required