Equipment Operator

Job summary

Operate heavy equipment such as mini hoes and skid steers to perform fine grading and finishing tasks in congested areas. Conduct daily safety and maintenance checks, communicate via two-way radios, and assist other team members as required.

Job details

Equipment Operator At Golderado, the work we do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way. At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards. Key Information: * Hours: Based on a 44-hour work week; however, overtime is required during the busy season. * Must be willing to working evenings and weekends when needed. * Hourly rate is dependent on experience. * Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered. Job Description: * Must be able to operate a mini hoe to finish grade in tight congested areas. * Must be able to operate a skid steer. * Operate heavy equipment, clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks. * Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment. * Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment. * Execute high volume production. * Fine grading and finishing. * When required, assist other operators, labourers, and trades. * Perform daily safety and maintenance checks for equipment. Experience and Certification Requirements: * A minimum of 5 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator required. * CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance Level 2 are required. * You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and work positively within a team to achieve a common goal. * A reliable means of transportation is required. * A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date. * Proficient English language skills required. Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required. Golderado Contracting Corporation ("Golderado") supplies skilled labour for construction projects across Canada, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, supporting clients such as PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial. Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it! We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. * A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.

What you’ll do

Operate heavy equipment such as mini hoes and skid steers to perform fine grading and finishing tasks in congested areas. Conduct daily safety and maintenance checks, communicate via two-way radios, and assist other team members as required.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator and completion of high school. Must hold CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance Level 2 certifications.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Pension plan
• RRSP matching
• Vacation pay

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mini hoe operation
• Skid steer operation
• Heavy equipment operation
• Fine grading
• Finishing
• Equipment maintenance
• Pre-operational checks
• Two-way radio communication
• Safety compliance
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Ground disturbance
• Equipment Repair
• Two-Way Radios
• High Volume Production
• Communication
• Training And Development
• English Language
• Grading (Landscape)

Job areas

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

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