Job Description

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

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Outdoors Hot Cold/refrigerated Dusty

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation Operate heavy equipment Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls Use Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) controls pattern Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks Measure distance, volume, length and weight Operate computer controlled equipment Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS) Complete onboard and other logs Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment Prepare accident reports Secure special attachments to equipment Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment Perform minor repairs to equipment Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Type of heavy equipment operated

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Backhoe excavator, loader Bulldozer, large or small Loader Asphalt spreader Roller Operate forklift Front end loader Dump truck Gravel or dump truck Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts Bobcats

Security and safety

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Bondable Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Safety vest Gloves

Health benefits

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Disability benefits * Health care plan