heavy equipment operator
- Schefferville, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Languages
English or French
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent 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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- 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
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
More about this job
Responsibilities
The operator is responsible for maneuvering heavy machinery and reading technical documents like blueprints and maps to meet project requirements. They must also perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and log operational data.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a trades certificate or diploma and have at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in reading technical specifications and understanding safety protocols is required.
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Blueprint reading
- Map reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Lubrication
- MSDS compliance
- Log keeping
- Pre-operational checks
- GPS navigation
- Minor equipment repair
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Keywords
- Heavy equipment operator
- Blueprints
- Maps
- Material safety data sheets
- MSDS
- GPS
- Navigation equipment
- Equipment maintenance
- Civil engineering
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Trades