excavator operator (Edmonton)

Job Overview

Duration of employment: Permanent
Language of work: English
Hours of work: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Type of heavy equipment operated: Backhoe excavator, loader
• Security and safety
• Driving recor...