Government of Canada - Northern
heavy equipment operator
Pay34.00 / hour
LocationWhitehorse/Yukon
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 40002713
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
- Outdoors
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Operate heavy equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight
- Operate computer controlled equipment
- Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Complete onboard and other logs
- Prepare accident reports
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate hydraulic pumping systems
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Bulldozer, large or small
- Grader
- Loader
- Operate forklift
- Dump truck
- Bobcats
- Valid driver's licence
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest
- Gloves
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Other benefits
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
Responsibilities
Tasks
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Own tools/equipment
Benefits
Health benefits
Other benefits