Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

OutdoorsBeef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation Operate heavy equipmentRead blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Clean 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 1 or A)

Type of heavy equipment operated

Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience

BackfillingDitchingExcavationFine grading and finishingLand clearingLandscapingRough gradingSlope groomingSloping and bankingSnow removalStock pilingStrippingSub-grade excavatingSub-grade rollingTrenching

Type of industry experience

Agricultural industry

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demandingAttention to detailFast-paced environment

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?

Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd.

Open Positions

excavator operator