MacKay Contracting Ltd. is a progressive and well established Heavy Civil Construction and Mining Services Company. We operate throughout Western Canada on a wide variety of projects. The Heavy Equipment Operator-Grader is a vital position for MacKay Contracting Ltd. to ensure the safe and accurate use of the equipment that contributes to the success of our projects.

Location & Hours:

This role will be based out of our Cranbrook headquarters office located at 1600A Theatre Rd., Cranbrook B.C. and typically has regularly scheduled shifts of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. start, and anywhere from 8-12 hour-days with overtime paid after eight (8) hours. There may be occasion(s) for the odd weekend work but is not expected to make up a major component of the role.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Perform work in accordance with all organizational, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring the highest standard of safety is upheld.

Work within a team to effectively and safely operates multiple pieces of equipment such as Excavators, Loader, Dozer, Grader, and Haul Truck.

Ability to operate in crowded, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.

Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel, and labourers, and acts accordingly.

Performs mechanical inspections and servicing including controls and operations, completing logbooks, performs minor maintenance and adjustments, ensures good housekeeping, and performs machine lubrication within your skillset.

Daily tracks cleaning at end of shift

Recognizes existing and potential hazards and can identify these through conducting a field-level pre-job hazard analysis, checking for hazards, and assessing any tasks.

Willing to work flexible hours and shifts.

Adhere to all MacKay safety practices and policies.

Operate equipment while maintaining proper awareness of surroundings.

Daily completion/submission of FLHAs.

Daily completion/submission of timecard.

Additional duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Experience in Civil Construction or equivalent experience on an Grader.

Knowledge of construction layout/staking.

Knowledge of operating 3D machine control is considered an asset.

Must possess a valid form of government-issued photo identification.

Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.

Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Effective verbal communication and active listening skills are essential.

Ability to take and follow instructions while operating safely.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Valid and clean Driver's Abstract.