Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction Tracked Hoe

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating various pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Operating tracked hoe to dig borrow pits, drainage ditches and various other slope and elevation related work.
• Cleaning, maintaining and securing all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.
• Performing daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Operating tracked hoe, loader and backhoe to load trucks, following GPS design and in-yard including snow removal.
• Safely operating equipment in and around overhead lines and buried utilities.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of work completed (i.e. loads hauled and locations).
• Communicating professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Participating in safety meetings.
• Dealing with members of the public in a courteous, respectful manner.
• Performing labour or other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of construction equipment safety.
• Knowledge of operation of track hoe, front-end loaders, dozers, graders and other pieces of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of GPS operations (Trimble, specifically Earth Works).
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage.