Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies, other
- Construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site workplace

- Outdoors

Work setting

- Room and board provided
- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Operate heavy equipment
- Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight
- 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
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences,



memberships, and courses

- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
- Power Line Hazardous Training
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

- Caterpillar (CAT) controls
- John Deere controls

Area of work experience

- Backfilling
- Excavation
- Land clearing
- Rough grading
- Stumping

Type of industry experience

- Forestry and logging

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest
- Gloves

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