Government of Canada - Northern

heavy equipment operator


Pay34.00 / hour
LocationWhitehorse/Yukon
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40002713

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      2 years to less than 3 years

      Work site environment

      • Outdoors
      • Hot
      • Cold/refrigerated
      • Dusty

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • 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

      Experience and specialization

      Type of heavy equipment operated

      • Backhoe excavator, loader
      • Bulldozer, large or small
      • Grader
      • Loader
      • Operate forklift
      • Dump truck
      • Bobcats

      Additional information

      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
      • Hard hat
      • Safety glasses/goggles
      • Safety vest
      • Gloves

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Other benefits

      • Other benefits
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