Hydraulic excavator operator

• Location 266071 16 St WFoothills, ABT1S 3M5
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.50HOUR hourly / 30 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Overtime required, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3682538

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Extremely cold

Work setting

• Various locations
• Sewers and water mains

Responsibilities

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
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Supervise crew members
• Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Assist in constructing underground installations
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Leading/instructing individuals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Ground Disturbance - Level II program

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

• Underground conduits and piping

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Sloping and banking
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
• Residential construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer