Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title- Heavy Equipment Operator
Pay Rate: $27-$35/ hour
Location: Windsor, ON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to operate Cranes, excavators, forklifts, bulldozers, dump trucks, backhoes, graders and front-end loaders.

Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it

Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure its in good working order

Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site

Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly

Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their supervisor if maintenance is past due

Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used

Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste

Completing minor repair work as needed

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipment

Coordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipment

Possessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipment

Ability to remain stationary in the seat or operating area of the equipment for prolonged periods

Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment

Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite

Basic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperwork

Good noncommercial drivers license history to indicate a habit of safe driving