Forbes Bros is seeking an experienced Equipment Opertor - Transmission (Full/Permanent) to support [description and location of role].

Taking direction from the foreman or lead hand, The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment and daily pre/post maintenance checks. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include:

• loaders,
• dozers,
• telehandler
• graders,
• excavators,
• Lodril,
• Vibro-Hammer
• And other pieces of equipment.

The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.

Forbes Bros has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Enrollment in pension plan
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday Pay
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day

• Able to follow site plans
• Ensuring safety and quality is at the forefront of every task
• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Work close with construction to team to understand task and provide feedback
• Perform daily pre/post safety and maintenance checks
• Understand and have knowledge with equipment operating manuals
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Advise the fleet Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, greasing etc.
• Practice workplace safety

• Ensuring documentation for equipment is up to date as per daily check
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Class 5 license, class 1 license with air breaks considered asset
• 3 to 5 years' experience on heavy equipment: excavators, crawler tractors, loaders
• Operators certificate from a licensed service provider
• Experience with the following equipment considered an asset;

• • Quick detach loaders
  • Vibro-Hammer
  • LoDril

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Fobres Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.