excavator operator

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Area of Work Experience

• Sub-grade excavating
• Sloping and banking
• Rough grading
• Material handling
• Land clearing
• Excavation
• Demolition
• Backfilling
• Slope grooming
• Stock piling

Additional Skills

• Utilize material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Prepare accident reports
• Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
• Complete onboard and other logs

Type of Heavy Equipment Operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bobcats
• Gradall

Type of Industry Experience

• Road construction

Specific Skills

• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate heavy equipment
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks

Security and Safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• Hot

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Work Location Information

• Various locations

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?