heavy equipment operator
- Edmonton, AB, 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
1 year to less than 2 years
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
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Various locations
- Roads and bridges
- Construction
Tasks
- Operate heavy equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight
- Operate computer controlled equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Prepare accident reports
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
Type of heavy equipment operated
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Asphalt spreader
- Paver
- Roller
- Bobcats
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment at construction sites, including backhoes, excavators, loaders, asphalt spreaders, pavers, rollers, and Bobcats. Inspect, clean, lubricate, refuel, and make minor repairs to equipment; measure materials and distances, install attachments, and prepare accident reports.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience are specified. Applicants need a valid driver's licence, their own transportation and tools, steel-toed safety boots, and the ability to work outdoors in dusty, noisy, fast-paced, and physically demanding conditions.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Equipment Cleaning And Lubrication
- Equipment Refueling
- Measurement
- Pre-Operational Equipment Checks
- Accident Reporting
- Attachment Installation
- Minor Equipment Repairs
- Backhoe Operation
- Excavator Operation
- Loader Operation
- Asphalt Spreader Operation
- Paver Operation
- Roller Operation
- Bobcat Operation
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Heavy Equipment
- Backhoe
- Excavator
- Loader
- Asphalt Spreader
- Paver
- Roller
- Bobcat
- Computer-Controlled Equipment
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Equipment Maintenance
- Minor Repairs
- Accident Reports
- Distance Measurement
- Volume Measurement
- Weight Measurement
- Industrial Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Institutional Construction
- Roads
- Bridges
- Construction
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Driving Record Check
- Steel-Toed Safety Boots
- Own Transportation
- Own Tools And Equipment