Heavy Equipment Operator

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent, under the direction of a Supervisor, is responsible for the safe and productive operation of various heavy equipment for the purpose of land reclamation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with the company polices, site regulations and safety procedures.
• Maintain a minimum operating standard.
• Complete a minimum of one hazard assessment daily.
• Conduct a thorough pre- and post-shift equipment inspection to assess equipment condition and ensure operational readiness.
• Haul/handle topsoil, subsoil, etc. as required and adjust equipment operation based on ground conditions and material handling requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report any deficiencies, abnormal sounds or odors, or indicators of mechanical issues.
• Minor servicing of heavy equipment, i.e.; grease, lube, fuel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a “safety first” attitude.
• Personal actions comply with all safety rules, procedures and regulations.
• Take proactive measures to improve safety.
• Effectively communicates Safety, Health & Environmental hazards to crew members and notifies the Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that hazardous waste is properly handled and stored.
• Follow proper reporting procedures when reporting an incident to appropriate management levels.
• Attend scheduled crew safety meetings.
• Ensure that the hazard assessment/ FLRA’s are completed at reasonably practicable intervals to prevent the development of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions, when a new work process is introduced, when a work process or operation changes, or before the construction of a new work site.
• Assess a work site with team members and identify existing or potential hazards before work begins at the work site; and prepare a report of the results of a hazard assessment and the methods used to control or eliminate the hazards identified.
• Display a positive attitude in words and actions relative to Safety, Health and Environmental matters.
• Report any safety incidents that are witnessed or involved in.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The incumbent will be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• The incumbent will hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• The incumbent will have previous experience operating heavy equipment – at minimum haul trucks and dozers.
• Previous operating experience in a mountain mining environment will be considered an asset.

The shift schedule is a 5,5,4 dayshift rotation; working 11 hours per shift