Heavy Equipment Operator
- Headingley, MB, Canada
$24 CAD / hour · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- $24 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Temporary
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 50-60 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary: $22.00-$30.00 per hour
Hours of Work: 50-60 hours per week
Location: Headingley, MB
Employment Type: Full-Time Seasonal
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join a growing civil infrastructure and construction team working on municipal and commercial projects throughout Manitoba.
Responsibilities
Heavy Equipment Operator duties include, but are not limited to:
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Operate various types of heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and dozers.
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Transport heavy equipment to and from job sites.
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Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
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Maintain accurate equipment usage and maintenance records.
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Assist with general construction and site-related tasks as required.
Requirements
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Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
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Experience with GPS/Machine Control systems is considered an asset.
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Minimum 2 years of experience working in a construction environment.
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Road construction experience is preferred.
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
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Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement is considered an asset.
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Ability to work extended hours (10-12 hours per day) in all weather conditions.
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Willingness to travel occasionally.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, design drawings, and construction plans.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to report job site conditions and activities effectively.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Operator at Staffmax will run excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers and dozers on construction sites. They will also move equipment between sites, do routine inspections and basic maintenance, and keep usage records.
Requirements
Staffmax needs candidates with at least 2 years operating heavy equipment and 2 years in construction. A valid Class 5 licence is required, and a Class 1 or 3 licence with air brake endorsement is an asset. Candidates must be able to work 10-12 hour days in all weather and read blueprints.
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Skid steer operation
- Dozer operation
- Equipment transport
- Equipment inspection
- Basic equipment maintenance
- Usage and maintenance record keeping
- Blueprint reading
- Construction plan interpretation
- GPS machine control systems
- Road construction
- Site communication and reporting
Categories
- Construction
- Transportation
- Trades
Keywords
- heavy equipment operator
- excavator
- loader
- backhoe
- skid steer
- dozer
- bulldozer
- construction
- civil infrastructure
- road construction
- GPS machine control
- blueprints
- site work
- seasonal
- Manitoba
- Headingley
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Air brake endorsement
Tools
- excavator
- loader
- backhoe
- skid steer
- dozer
- GPS machine control system