Excavator Operator (Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent

Language: English

Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible

Minimum Education: High School

Positions Available: 2

Visa Sponsorship included: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Operate the excavator/hoe and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
•  Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
•  Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment; clean, lubricate and refill equipment as necessary.
•  Operate bulldozers or other heavy equipment to clear brush and stumps prior to logging activities.
•  Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, loaders and graders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and related activities
•  Cut grade with minimal time spent on excavating to ensure production is on schedule.
•  Operate Excavators on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings.
•  Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
•  Operate heavy paving and surfacing equipment to lay, spread or compact concrete, asphalt and other surface materials during highway and road construction;
•  Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload cargo;
•  Other construction related duties as required.

Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required.

Some high school, college or industry courses in heavy equipment is required.

On-the-job training will be provided.

Skills & Abilities:

1.  Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
2.  Ability to work in teams
3.  Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner
4.  Can work independently with minimum supervision
5.  Flexible to work during odd hours

Work Conditions:

– Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity and exposure to dust and asphalt.

– Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50lbs on a regular basis.