heavy equipment operator
- Oakville, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Type of heavy equipment operated
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Tasks
- Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- 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
- Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
Type of heavy equipment operated
- Loader
- Operate forklift
- Bobcats
- Safety equipment
- Hand tools
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Physically demanding
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Long-term care insurance
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate loaders, forklifts, Bobcats, and other heavy equipment, using plans and specifications to determine work requirements and operating sequences. Maintain and inspect equipment, complete logs and accident reports, communicate technical issues, and follow safety procedures.
Requirements
The posting lists a bachelor's degree and 7 months to less than 1 year of experience. Candidates must be willing to travel, able to perform physically demanding work outdoors, and have steel-toed boots, a hard hat, safety glasses, a safety vest, and gloves.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Loader Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Bobcat Operation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Map and Drawing Interpretation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Knowledge
- Equipment Log Completion
- Pre-Operational Equipment Checks
- Accident Reporting
- Equipment Attachment Installation
- Two-Way Radio Communication
- Minor Equipment Repairs
- Technical Communication
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Long-Term Care Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Heavy Equipment
- Loader
- Forklift
- Bobcat
- Blueprints
- Maps
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Equipment Lubrication
- Equipment Refueling
- Computer-Controlled Equipment
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Equipment Logs
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Accident Reports
- Equipment Attachments
- Two-Way Radios
- Minor Repairs
- Hand Tools
- Safety Equipment
- Steel-Toed Boots
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Vest
- Gloves
- Construction