We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating a range of heavy machinery used in the construction, maintenance, and development of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, tunnels, airports, pipelines, and surface mining sites. This position involves working in diverse environments and may include site preparation, material handling, excavation, grading, and road building.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and power shovels to excavate, move, load, and grade materials (earth, rock, gravel, etc.).
• Operate bulldozers and similar equipment to clear land, brush, and stumps for logging and road-building purposes.
• Use pile driver-equipped equipment to install structural supports for buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure.
• Operate dredging machinery to deepen waterways or reclaim earth fill for land development.
• Use paving and surfacing equipment to lay and compact asphalt or concrete during highway and road construction.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections, regular maintenance, cleaning, lubricating, and refueling of equipment.
• Safely operate heavy equipment to load, move, and unload cargo in a variety of industrial settings.
• Follow safety protocols and company procedures to ensure a secure working environment.

Qualifications:

• Some secondary school education is required.
• Completion of a 1-2 year apprenticeship program or a combination of high school, college, or industry courses in heavy equipment operation with on-the-job training.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a similar role.
• Trade certification (dozer, excavator, tractor-loader-backhoe) is: Mandatory in Quebec
  • Voluntary in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Ontario
  • Internal company certification may be required.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and operational best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and site layouts.
• Physical stamina and good hand-eye coordination.
• Experience working in varied environments (construction sites, logging roads, mining operations, etc.)

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