Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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John Deere controls
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Operate heavy equipment
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
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Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
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Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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Utilize material safety data sheets (MSDS)
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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 GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation 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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Operate hydraulic pumping systems
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
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Backhoe excavator, loader
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Bulldozer, large or small
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Cable shovel, large or small
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Grader
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Loader
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Asphalt spreader
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Concrete pumping equipment
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Operate forklift
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Front end loader
Area of work experience
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Asphalt finishing
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Haul road maintenance
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Landscaping
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Rough grading
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Snow removal
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Fast-paced environment
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Overtime required
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
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Maternity and parental benefits
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities
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.