heavy-duty equipment operator

Work set-up: 
On-Site
Contract: 
Work from: 
Calgary (CA)

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Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dusty
  • Dangerous
  • At heights
  • Wet/damp
  • Noisy

Work setting

  • Staff accommodation provided
  • Various locations
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
  • Operate computer controlled equipment
  • Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
  • Complete onboard and other logs
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
  • Prepare accident reports
  • Secure special attachments to equipment
  • Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
  • Perform minor repairs to equipment
  • Operate hydraulic pumping systems
  • Maintain work records and logs
  • Fill moulds with concrete

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

  • Concrete pumping equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Mortar and concrete mixers

Type of industry experience

  • Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Medical exam
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Overtime required
  • Sound discrimination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Safety vest
  • Gloves

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Indigenous people

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Required profile

Experience

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