Snowcat Operator (Fly In- Fly out)
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$500-$600 per day - depending on experience · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $500-$600 per day - depending on experience
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
MATRIX is seeking a SnowCat Operator for various projects. This role is responsible for the safe operation of a snowcat.
Other duties required include:
Primary Responsibilities:
$500-$600 per day - depending on experience
Other duties required include:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safe operation of a snowcat
- Clearing of the right-of-way (ROW) & access lines
- Confirm with project Supervisor regarding the job plan/schedule to ensure that proper direction is received and carried out
- Follow maps
- Use GPS
- Set S-bar heater timer
- Ability to carry out snowcat job duties & drive service truck in a safe and efficient manner
- Inspect, maintain and repair equipment, such as fueling and greasing, and making emergency adjustments or repairs
- Responsible for representing the client's best interest in ensuring the quality of workmanship is at a superb level
- Strict adherence to Driven Resources & the clients safety program at all times
- Solid decision making skills (including to inform consultants when the snowcat is not designed to push trees)
- Ability to troubleshoot problems independently
- Must be prepared to work at assigned locations as the workload dictates
- Demonstrated mechanical ability
- Load/unload snowcat onto flatbed trailer
- Take direction & communicate thoroughly with Foreman & Owner
- Maintain all equipment/tools to a high standard
- Obeying all traffic & client site rules at all times
- Maintain clean fleet equipment & service truck
- Work with other field personnel and customer personnel as required
- Act in a courteous, professional manner in order to present a positive company image
- Participate in tool box talks, FLRA's (field level hazard assessments & other safety documentation) and daily safety meetings
- Ask questions, and not to undertake a task if you are not competent to perform
- Previous experience in the mining/construction industry
- Solid decision-making skills
- Ability to troubleshoot problems independently
- Must be prepared to work at assigned locations as the workload dictates
- Demonstrated mechanical ability
$500-$600 per day - depending on experience
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely operate and maintain a snowcat and service truck, clear rights-of-way and access lines, follow maps and GPS, and load or unload equipment as needed. Coordinate with supervisors, foremen, clients, and field personnel while following safety procedures and maintaining equipment to a high standard.
Requirements
Previous experience in the mining or construction industry, mechanical ability, and sound decision-making and independent troubleshooting skills are required. Candidates must be prepared to work at assigned locations as workload dictates and communicate effectively while following safety requirements.
Skills
- Snowcat Operation
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Right-of-Way Clearing
- Map Reading
- GPS Use
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Service Truck Driving
- Equipment Loading and Unloading
- Safety Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Hazard Assessment
- Teamwork
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- Trades
- Construction
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Snowcat
- Snowcat Operation
- Mining
- Construction
- Right-of-Way
- Access Lines
- GPS
- Maps
- S-Bar Heater Timer
- Service Truck
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Fueling
- Greasing
- Emergency Repairs
- Mechanical Ability
- Troubleshooting
- Flatbed Trailer
- Safety Program
- Traffic Rules
- Client Site Rules
- Toolbox Talks
- Field-Level Hazard Assessment
- Safety Meetings
- Workmanship