excavator operator

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Slope grooming
• Sloping and banking
• Stock piling
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth