Heavy Equipment Operator - Class 1
On-siteVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Operate excavators, front loaders, bulldozers, and steer equipment to bale, load, and move waste material at the assigned site. Perform daily inspection, maintenance checks, grease, lubrication, and fluid top-offs on all machinery. Clean trash from equipment tracks by pulling or cutting material away from gear mechanisms. Substitute for absent operators as needed and communicate work activities via two-way radio. Maintain facility grounds and attend safety and branch meetings. Work outdoors 100% of the time while lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Valid Class 1 license with air brakes endorsement and minimum two years of heavy equipment experience required.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class 1 Drivers License with clean abstract and air brakes endorsement
- Minimum 2 years operating excavators, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bulldozer, compactor and/or steer equipment
- Safety shoes and eye protection
- Completion of forklift certification
- Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed
- Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform the four basic functions of math
- Ability to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges
- Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
- Ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment
- Ability to steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material
- Ability to substitute for another operator if someone is absent from the work crew or as needed/required
- Ability to use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, and priorities for the work day
- Ability to work in outdoor environment 100% of the time
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors
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