Heavy Equipment Operators

Heavy Equipment Operators

Job Overview

Job Description

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work site environment

  • Outdoors

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Operate heavy equipment
  • 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
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

  • Loader
  • Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Skidsteer

Area of work experience

  • Material handling
  • Snow removal
  • Stock piling

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

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

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities

Employment groups

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

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  • Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
  • Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
  • other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

[email protected]

By phone

780-507-7705 Between 10:00 AM and 03:00 PM

By mail

4035-50 Ave suite PO Box 787HIGH PRAIRIE, ABT0G 1E0

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
    • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
    • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
    • Do you have experience working in this field?
    • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
    • Do you live near the job location?
    • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

  • References attesting experience

 

Employment Terms

Permanent Employment

Education Requirement

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience Requirement

1 to less than 7 months

Language Requirement

English

Target Groups

Indigenous people, Mature workers, Vulnerable youth, Veterans, Newcomers are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours Per Week

30-40 hours week

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