Excavator Operator

Original job posting

Operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, and loaders, and perform pre-operational checks, cleaning, lubrication, refueling, and minor repairs. Attach specialized equipment, communicate using two-way radios, and carry out earthwork such as excavation, grading, trenching, and land clearing.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Responsibilities Tasks 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 Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated Backhoe excavator, loader Area of work experience Backfilling Ditching Excavation Fine grading and finishing Land clearing Material handling Rough grading Slope grooming Sloping and banking Stock piling Sub-grade excavating Trenching Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Pension plan Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

What you’ll do

Operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, and loaders, and perform pre-operational checks, cleaning, lubrication, refueling, and minor repairs. Attach specialized equipment, communicate using two-way radios, and carry out earthwork such as excavation, grading, trenching, and land clearing.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience are specified. The role requires on-site outdoor work, physical capability, attention to detail, and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Backhoe Operation
• Excavator Operation
• Loader Operation
• Equipment Inspection
• Equipment Maintenance
• Minor Equipment Repairs
• Backfilling
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Fine Grading
• Land Clearing
• Material Handling
• Rough Grading
• Trenching
• Two-Way Radio Communication

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades