Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Operate heavy equipment
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
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Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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Operate computer controlled equipment
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Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
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Complete onboard and other logs
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Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
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Prepare accident reports
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Secure special attachments to equipment
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Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
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Perform minor repairs to equipment
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Supervise workers and projects
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Prepare production and other reports
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Establish methods to meet work schedules
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Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
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Co-ordinate and schedule activities
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Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
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Requisition materials and supplies
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Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
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Backhoe excavator, loader
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John Deere controls
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Loader
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Front end loader
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Dump truck
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Gravel or dump truck
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Bobcats
Area of work experience
Type of industry experience
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Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
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Residential construction
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.