QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the safety concerns related to the operation and repair of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current first aid certificate (standard or emergency). Experience:
• Five years experience operating an excavator would be preferred.
• Digging trenches for electrical wires would be an asset.
• Two years experience on projects where you had to work on depths and different levels of digging.

PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Excavator Operator operates an excavator on various projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Excavator Operator is required to:

• operate as a team member in a cross cultural work environment.
• follow all required safety procedures.
• Has experience operating a 90 Kubota, 160 JD, 210 JD, 330 CAT, 350 JD
• Has at least 2 years experience working with Cone Crushers & Jaw Crushers

The Heavy Equipment Operator performs a wide range of duties as follows:

• Operates assigned heavy equipment and performs some repairs and maintenance activities in a safe manner.
• Practices good housekeeping to keep the workplace clean and orderly.
• Other related duties as required.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.