Heavy Equipment Operator - Sparwood, BC

Employment Type: Full-time Project Duration

Team & Culture:

• The ideal candidate will have 5 years experience of operating heavy equipment and be willing to do shift work.
• Joining an established team, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in a remote site while living in camp.
• They will be comfortable taking direction and working on their own but also able to contribute to a team environment.
• Must be able to transport themselves to & from site or to a designated marshalling point.

Expectations

• Pre-shift check & completion of Mobile Equipment Check List.
• Warm up and refueling prior to start of workday.
• Proficiently operate up to 65 ton excavators and/or finish dozers from D5 to D8.
• Ensure servicing at scheduled times.
• Keep machine & tracks clean and free of loose debris.
• Keep windows, any mirrors, and lights clean & free of any items obscuring visibility.
• Maintain operable fire extinguishers, fire tools, shovel & Pulaski on machine.
• Maintain daily logbook of machine hours.
• Immediately notify supervisor and/or site mechanic of any problems.
• Be familiar with environmental spill response procedures.
• Operators must be familiar with and able to read documents commonly used with their equipment, such as design details and drawings.
• Be familiar with & understand project’s Environmental Response Plan and company’s environmental objectives, rules, and procedures.
• Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner according to Provincial regulations and site safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience of operating excavator and/or finish dozer.
• Class 5 Driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to do shift work.
• Background in construction and heavy civil experience an asset.