Equipment Operator – Job Description
Reports to: ¨*Owner ¨Crew Supervisor ¨*Operations Manager
Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment which may include: excavator, loader, bulldozer, front end loader, skid steer, dump truck. Operator will use heavy equipment to perform a variety of tasks which may include: final grading and finishing; landscaping (residential and commercial); sloping and banking; backfilling; ditching; excavating; rough grading; stumping; sub-grade excavating; sub-grade rolling; trenching; material handling; slope grooming and; snow removal.
Core Capabilities:
§ Customer and quality focus
§ Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
§ Team work
§ Excellent problem solving abilities
§ Responsibility and dependability
§ Ethics and integrity
Job Duties:
§ Operate heavy equipment to complete a variety of job tasks to assist with landscape construction projects
§ Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment
§ Conduct daily equipment inspections reports on equipment before use
§ Report any repair issues or equipment hazards immediately
§ Secure special attachments to equipment
§ Assist with general labor duties when needed, in order to complete landscape construction projects
§ Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
§ Complete daily paperwork detailing job hours and costs
§ Comply with all company policies and procedures
§ Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
Requirements:
§ Some college, CEGEP, vocational or technical training
§ Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification, valid driver’s license 5, Heavy Truck operator must have [Class1 or 3], air brake [Z] endorsement
§ Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment
§ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications
§ Physically fit with strong stamina
§ Basic measurement and calculation skills
§ Ability to follow safe working procedures
§ Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
§ Good analytical and problem solving skills
§ Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
§ Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
§ Speak, read, and write English
§ Computer skills an asset
Work Conditions:
§ Various locations including both residential and commercial landscape construction sites
§ Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
§ Ability to work in a fast paced environment
§ Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
§ Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
§ Work flexible hours including occasional weekend work
The most successful candidates will demonstrate a very good understanding of our core values as well, to add to our continued mutual success they will live by these same values. Hint: If you can relate easily to these values...please apply. You will enjoy your career with us!
CORE VALUES OF ALL STAR LANDSCAPING Quality and Efficient Artisanship. *
How do we ensure Quality and Efficient Artisanship? Show up to work on time. Do a great job according to our plans and ensure that we will not have to return to fix a mistake. Do the work on schedule or ahead of schedule. Do the work in the safest way possible, seek out the hazards of the job, record them in a ‘Pro-Active Hazard ID card’ and mitigate the hazard before working with it.
Evaluate: Punctuality, warranty claims, call backs for issues, finishing on time/schedule, mobilization and demobilization times, repair costs.
2. Constant and Transparent Communication.
How do we ensure Constant and Transparent Communication? Listen to the customer. Seek clarity with the customer and employees. Provide all necessary information to our employees to ensure the job will get done according to the customers satisfaction. Seek clarification if needed. Do not make assumptions. Submit pictures. Ask Questions. Admit when you make a mistake so that we can all learn from it and move forward stronger. Be forthcoming, disclose when you make a mistake or have a misstep; This is how we can build trust.
Evaluate: does employee ask questions, read documents, is the correct information provided, admits mistakes, open to new ways to do things, does employee submit pictures, does employ submit real time LMN inputs, route efficiency.
3. Continuous Improvement and learning in the pursuit of EXCELLENCE.
How do we continuously improve and learn in our pursuit of excellence? More experienced personnel must teach newer employees. Everyone should ask questions and strive to learn and improve in everything they do. Be amenable to different ways of doing things. All Star Landscaping is a Team we will work as a Team. Actively pursue ongoing training opportunities. Ask Questions. Be accountable
Evaluate: Skills, training CSTS, ICPI, AB Certification, Leadership, open to constructive criticism, accountable, follow up with customers.
Related keywords: heavy equipment operator, equipment operator, excavator operator, heavy duty mechanic, operator
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$34.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nisku, AB
