Heavy Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
For more than 30 years, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been dedicated to creating beautiful landscapes for clients in Southern Ontario. Our award-winning services have made us a leader in our industry, and our talented team helps us achieve excellence in our work.
PAY:
- $36- $42 per hour, depending on experience/certification.
- Benefits after 3 months.
- Company matching RRSP after one year of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
- Repair and maintain heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, dozers, backhoes, etc.
- Take immediate action to rectify any hazardous conditions and report to management.
- Ensure that all of the tools you work with are in good and safe operating condition.
- Never allow vehicles or equipment to leave the shop unless they are safe to operate.
- Have red tags available (see red tag policy) when tools and equipment need repair or are faulty.
- Ensure that the shop is left in a clean and safe condition at the end of every day.
- Keep tools neat, orderly, and safe from theft and misplacement.
- Once per month, inspect the shop's fire extinguisher and mark on the tag initials and date.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 421 License (required). Will consider 5 years of heavy truck AND equipment experience without certification.
- Driver's License Class "G" or better.
- Be knowledgeable about gasoline engines and vehicles.
- Be knowledgeable on diesel vehicles and equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance (semi-annual inspections).
- General truck, trailer, equipment repairs, and assets.
ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Recognize and follow occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
- Able to work efficiently with little supervision.
GENERAL:
- The mechanic will report to the EYM.
- Day shift position.
Tags: Mechanic, Heavy Equipment, 421 license.
About Oakridge Landscape Contractors:
Oakridge Landscape Contractors has specialized in landscape applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, parks, heritage sites, and highway road infrastructure restoration for more than 30 years.Our extensive landscape construction knowledge and installation abilities combined with our team, sub-trade relationships, and central location allow our company to complete both large and small scale successfully. We won 9 Landscape Ontario awards in 2021 for our residential and commercial projects.
About Oakridge Landscape Contractors
The Oakridge Landscape team is comprised of estimators, project managers, designers, and construction managers for both commercial and residential properties.
Oakridge Landscape works with certified horticulturist, surveyors and engineers when required for landscape projects. We manage and construct both commercial and residential projects, and are proud members of Landscape Ontario, Canadian Landscape Nursery Association, Hamilton Construction Association, and we are a Unilock Authorized Contractor.
We have satisfied both commercial clients and homeowners with award winning designs for over 30 years throughout Southern Ontario in the Golden Horseshoe and beyond. From beginning to end, our professional team will guide you through a pleasurable, stress-free experience.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
For more than 30 years, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been dedicated to creating beautiful landscapes for clients in Southern Ontario. Our award-winning services have made us a leader in our industry, and our talented team helps us achieve excellence in our work.
PAY:
- $36- $42 per hour, depending on experience/certification.
- Benefits after 3 months.
- Company matching RRSP after one year of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
- Repair and maintain heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, dozers, backhoes, etc.
- Take immediate action to rectify any hazardous conditions and report to management.
- Ensure that all of the tools you work with are in good and safe operating condition.
- Never allow vehicles or equipment to leave the shop unless they are safe to operate.
- Have red tags available (see red tag policy) when tools and equipment need repair or are faulty.
- Ensure that the shop is left in a clean and safe condition at the end of every day.
- Keep tools neat, orderly, and safe from theft and misplacement.
- Once per month, inspect the shop's fire extinguisher and mark on the tag initials and date.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 421 License (required). Will consider 5 years of heavy truck AND equipment experience without certification.
- Driver's License Class "G" or better.
- Be knowledgeable about gasoline engines and vehicles.
- Be knowledgeable on diesel vehicles and equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance (semi-annual inspections).
- General truck, trailer, equipment repairs, and assets.
ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Recognize and follow occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
- Able to work efficiently with little supervision.
GENERAL:
- The mechanic will report to the EYM.
- Day shift position.
Tags: Mechanic, Heavy Equipment, 421 license.
About Oakridge Landscape Contractors:
Oakridge Landscape Contractors has specialized in landscape applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, parks, heritage sites, and highway road infrastructure restoration for more than 30 years.Our extensive landscape construction knowledge and installation abilities combined with our team, sub-trade relationships, and central location allow our company to complete both large and small scale successfully. We won 9 Landscape Ontario awards in 2021 for our residential and commercial projects.
About Oakridge Landscape Contractors
The Oakridge Landscape team is comprised of estimators, project managers, designers, and construction managers for both commercial and residential properties.
Oakridge Landscape works with certified horticulturist, surveyors and engineers when required for landscape projects. We manage and construct both commercial and residential projects, and are proud members of Landscape Ontario, Canadian Landscape Nursery Association, Hamilton Construction Association, and we are a Unilock Authorized Contractor.
We have satisfied both commercial clients and homeowners with award winning designs for over 30 years throughout Southern Ontario in the Golden Horseshoe and beyond. From beginning to end, our professional team will guide you through a pleasurable, stress-free experience.