Government of Canada - Western

heavy equipment operator


Pay34.00 / hour
LocationStony Plain/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40168685

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      Work site environment

      • Outdoors
      • Dusty
      • Noisy

      Work setting

      • Various locations
      • Traffic

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Operate heavy equipment
      • Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
      • 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
      • Prepare accident reports
      • Secure special attachments to equipment
      • Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
      • Perform minor repairs to equipment

      Experience and specialization

      Type of heavy equipment operated

      • Grader
      • Paver

      Equipment and machinery experience

      • Screeds

      Area of work experience

      • Asphalt finishing
      • Fine grading and finishing
      • Rough grading

      Type of industry experience

      • Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
      • Residential construction
      • Road construction

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Physically demanding
      • Attention to detail
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Overtime required
      • Handling heavy loads

      Weight handling

      • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Team player

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan

      Financial benefits

      • Bonus
      • Life insurance

      Other benefits

      • Other benefits
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