Heavy Equipment MAT Excavator Operator
Valard Group of Companies, Canada
Job Description
Valard Construction LP is one of Canada’s largest powerline contractors, serving clients in both public amp; private sectors. We offer construction services in overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems, substations, fibre optics, as well as substation and transmission foundations.
Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to work away as needed and be responsible for the following tasks:
- Safety:
- Perform work in accordance with all organizational requirements, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring highest standard of safety is upheld
- Operate machinery in a safe manner
- Adhere to applicable traffic standards
- Document all required logbooks, hours, maintenance records of equipment being operated, and report on required basis
- Responsible for the safety of labourer or swampers working with the Operator
- Participate in tailboard meetings, including identification of potential work site hazards
- Report potential hazards to Foremen or Journeymen
- Adhere to all company specific and industry specific safety regulations
- Operation
- Operate and maintain matting installation and service equipment
- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/ or required
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
- Advise the Foremen of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Perform routine maintenance
- Provide manual labour assistance as required
- All other duties as required by crews
- Grade 12 education would be considered an asset
- Minimum class 3 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract would be considered an asset
- Class 1 driver’s license would be considered an asset
- 1 3 years’ experience operating equipment similar in nature
- Previous experience operating a MAT Excavator an asset
Knowledge:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Good team player
Working Conditions:
- Travel will be required
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations
- Overtime as required
Benefits
Valard is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted