Note:

• Preference is given to local candidates and those from the surrounding Indigenous Communities. Please highlight on your application if either of these apply.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is considered an asset.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is considered an asset.
• Various safety tickets/certificates as required depending on project.

Experience

• Junior: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Labourer preferably in pipeline construction.
• Intermediate: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Junior Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Senior: Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience with facility pad construction as an asset.
• Experience working around live facilities as an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read locate sheets and possible underground and/or overhead utilities.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures including but not limited to backing up procedures, use of spotters, signage, incident reporting, required personal protective equipment and lifting of heavy loads.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of facility and/or pipeline construction industry.
• Knowledge of rigging and hoisting techniques.

ROLE:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment such as: Dozer, Loader, Grader, Excavator/Backhoe, Scraper, Rock Truck, Skid Steer, Packer, Tracked Dump Truck.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate heavy equipment to lift, move or place equipment or materials.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Be aware of situation hazards, including blind spots, pinch points, road crossings, power lines, conflicting right-of-way traffic and proper use of tag lines.
• Operate equipment safely in various terrains.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform routine pre-operation inspection and maintenance on equipment.
• Fill out equipment logbooks.
• Clean, lubricate and refuel equipment.
• Communicate with the equipment spotter to discuss hand signals, blind spots etc.
  Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.