Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 80 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train

Work site environment

OutdoorsHotDusty

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

Operate heavy equipmentClean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanksMeasure distance, volume, length and weightOperate computer controlled equipmentUnderstand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)Complete onboard and other logsConduct pre-operational checks on equipmentPrepare accident reportsSecure special attachments to equipmentOperate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentOperate two-way radios and other communication equipmentPerform minor repairs to equipmentOperate hydraulic pumping systems

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Type of heavy equipment operated

Backhoe excavator, loaderCaterpillar (CAT) controlsBulldozer, large or smallCable shovel, large or smallLoaderAsphalt spreaderPulverizing, stabilizing machineCompactorPaverRollerGravel or dump truckIndustrial lift trucks and fork-liftsBobcats

Type of industry experience

Road construction

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travelWilling to travel regularlyValid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demandingAttention to detailFast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety bootsSafety vestGloves

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Employment terms options

Early morningEveningShiftNight

Employment terms options

WeekendOvertime required

Workplace information

On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

Does not require Canadian work experience

green roads recycling

Open Positions

heavy-duty equipment operator