Excavator operator
Scotia Scapes
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Construction site
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight
- Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Complete onboard and other logs
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Prepare accident reports
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Drug test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Benefits
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available