Heavy Equipment Operators

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Essential Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform earthworks material placement trenching grading and backfilling according to project specifications
• Read and interpret site plans stakes grade marks and instructions from supervisors
• Operate equipment in varying ground conditions and outdoor weather environments
• Fill out and understand an equipment logbook
• Perform daily basic service and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators ground personnel and Labourers and acts accordingly

• Recognize existing and potential hazards and know how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before starting
• Operate equipment in a safe manner be willing to comply with Ledcors safety commitments

Requirements

• Previous 3 years experience on a major industrial construction project
• Strong work ethic good communication and ability to follow instructions
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Hold a valid Class 5 drivers license and provide a clean 3-year drivers record
• Completion of project pre-access training requirements

Work Conditions

• 14 days on 7 days off working 10 hour days
• Overtime rates RSP contributions and weekly wage payments
• Extended Health & Wellness benefits provided by CLAC
• Camp accommodation provided
• Travel allowance available for eligible employees
• Weekly wage payments

Additional Information

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental vision care disability and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.