Excavator Operator

Employer

SUPER CITY EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty
• Extremely cold

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• 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

Type of heavy equipment operated

Backhoe excavator, loader

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• 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

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities