Finish Skid Steer Operator

What We Offer At Abalone, we value: Doing Justly: We will do what’s right, even when no one is looking. Loving Mercy: We will treat people with respect, honouring the differences that bring strength to our organization and the projects we undertake. Walking Humbly: We recognize that our expertise is not universal and seek first to understand before we take action. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, along with a strong team atmosphere that has resulted in employee longevity within our company. Summary of Position Abalone Construction is a privately owned company with over 30 years’ experience specializing in Industrial and Commercial civil construction. We offer construction services in a variety of markets including Infrastructure, Roadbuilding, and Land Development. Reporting to the foreman, operators are an integral member of field operations. They are responsible for providing support on all of our projects. Role and Responsibilities Capable of fine grading and finishing operating tracked skid steers (CAT, John Deere, BobCat) Operate and maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner Follow all company policies & procedures Carry out minor maintenance and inspection of equipment, reporting deficiencies as required Interpret grade stakes Assist other operators, labourers as required Perform other related duties as required Qualifications, Training and Education Minimum 5 years’ experience operating skid steer in a civil construction Gradesman experience is considered an asset Must have valid CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance Level 2 and CSA approved 8” steel toe work boots Be hard working and possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license Working Conditions Operators will be working outside in all weather conditions. They must be able to spend long periods of time sitting in their vehicle, or walking/standing on the job site. They must be willing to commit to 50 + hours per week at various project locations. Typical shifts are 7:00am - 5:30pm.

The operator is responsible for fine grading and finishing using tracked skid steers while maintaining equipment safety and efficiency. They must also interpret grade stakes and provide support to other field operations staff as required.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience operating skid steers in civil construction and possess valid certifications including CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance Level 2. A valid driver's license and personal vehicle are required, along with the ability to work 50+ hours per week in various weather conditions.

• Competitive wage • Benefits package

• Heavy equipment operationPreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Skid steer operation
• Fine grading
• Finishing
• Equipment maintenance
• Grade stake interpretation
• Civil construction
• Heavy equipment operation
• Safety compliance
• Equipment inspection
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Land Development
• Operations
• Grading (Landscape)

• Construction
• Trades
• Logistics
• Finishing Operator
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week