Heavy Equipment Operator (NOC 73400)

Company: Firma Contracting

Number of Positions: Six

Location of Work: Saskatoon

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to work in the Saskatoon area. This position supports Firma Contracting’s work in underground/ water and sewer projects in the Saskatoon region.

Responsibilities:

• Installation of underground utilities in close proximity to existing utilities and in existing residential / commercial areas
• Work closely with pipe crews to install pipe - ensuring a high level of safety, communication and quality
• Adherence to legislation for excavation and trenching requirements
• Lower materials to pipe crews using proper rigging mechanisms and procedures
• Operate equipment in close proximity to ground personnel and other equipment
• Ensure work is always done safely, to the highest quality standard while maintaining strong production
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program
• Daily equipment inspections and maintenance
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, loaders and graders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and related activities
• Operate bulldozers or other heavy equipment to clear brush and stumps prior to logging activities and to build roads at logging and surface mining sites
• Operate heavy equipment with pile driver head to drive piling into earth to provide support for buildings, bridges or other structures
• Operate heavy dredging equipment to deepen waterways or reclaim earth fill
• Operate heavy paving and surfacing equipment to lay, spread or compact concrete, asphalt and other surface materials during highway and road construction
• Operate power shovels to excavate rock, ore or other materials from open-pit mines, strip mines, quarries or construction pits
• Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload cargo
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as one or all of the following: Mainline Hoe Operator / Side Hoe Operator / Dozer Operator / Wheel Loader Operator
• Underground utility rehabilitation / replacement experience is an asset
• Exceptionally safety conscious
• Able to work independently and follow instruction from the superintendent / foreman
• Ability to operate other equipment is an asset
• Strong communication skills

Required Certifications:

• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Ground Disturbance Level 2

Physical Demands: Handling material manually, standing, bending or twisting the body, making repetitive motions.

Work Environment: in an eclosed vehicle or equipment, standard safety equipment, dangerous chemical substances, vibration, hazardous equipment, machinery, tools, sound and noise, outside, exposed to weather, extreme temperatures, in an open vehicle or equipment.

Terms of Employment: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits, and RRSP Matching

Language of Work: English (Oral and Written)

Wage Range: SK Median Wage- $30.00