Heavy Equipment Operator

Ungar Construction is a family owned prime contractor delivering earthmoving, water and sewer construction projects across the province of Saskatchewan for the past
35 years. We have permanent staff of over sixty employees and seasonally
reach up to 110 employees. We own and maintain a fleet of over 100 pieces
of primarily CAT equipment. We have operator openings in the Yorkton area to assist with earthworks and drainage projects for the remainder of the construction year. Compensation is dependant on qualifications and there is always opportunity to work on other job sites throughout the province. We are looking for a few operators to supplement a strong construction team who takes pride in their work.

Reports to: Project Superintendent

Expectations:

• Compliance with Company Policy and Procedures
• Professionalism
• Efficiency and expediency
• Foster corporate citizenship
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Ongoing personal development
• Ability to find solutions
• Positive, accurate and timely communication

Key Duties:

• Perform morning walk around and inspections of equipment;
• Daily maintenance of assigned equipment;
• Communicate repairs and scheduled maintenance to superintendent regularly;
• Tracked equipment requires daily cleaning of tracks;
• Fueling of assigned equipment;
• Working safely and conscientiously;
• Grade stake and print reading, know the design before and during construction;
• Conduct equipment operation in a manner that preserves equipment, in a safe environment, while completing quality workmanship with minimal rework;
• Provide labour duties as needed;
• Assist with all construction activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education;
• Able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision;
• Dozer, excavator, compactor, and utility operators needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Experience:

• heavy equipment operator: 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person