ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Equipment Operator is located in Edmonton AB and typically reports directly to the Site Foreman. The work requires commuting to different high traffic sites in and around Edmonton for multiple projects and performing activities relating to the operation of machinery on sites primarily relating to trenching, backfill, installation of manholes, junction boxes, precast concrete bases as well as transporting material or equipment to various work locations across Edmonton. It may also from time to time involve travel to work sites outside of Edmonton. Overtime and night shift work may be required from time to time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment in the installation of Underground Utilities

• Operate equipment in residential areas (Excavator, Mini Hoe, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Zoom Boom etc.)

• Responsible for the safe operation and basic maintenance of the organization's equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints, stakes, and signage

• Coordinate and organize daily activities

• Perform and log pre-operation safety inspections

• Prepare and coordinate safety toolbox talks and complete pre-job hazard assessments

• Fuel and Grease Equipment to maintain safe and optimal operation

• Out of town travel may occasionally be required

• Full understanding of the daily work scope safety and environmental requirements.

• Execute daily tasks to meet productivity requirement in the field.

• Reads and interprets Ground Disturbance Permits/Locates.

• Assist crews with other physical tasks as required

• Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work safely

• Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment

• Communicates Effectively

• Customer Focus

• Holds Self and others Accountable

• Problem Solving and Innovation

• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma is preferred.

• Class 5 at a minimum, preference will be given to candidates with a Class 1 or 3 license with air

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a construction industry.

• 2+ years' experience operating Excavators, Mini Hoes, Zoom Booms, skid steers, backhoe

• Alberta's regulations relating to safe excavation, hauling, loading and load securement (equipment or material)

• Possess a valid, Alberta Driver's License and a clean driving abstract

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to comply with the company standard practice as it applies to field assignments.

• Valid Alberta Driver's License (Class 3 License)

• Ground Disturbance II Certification

• Confined Space Entry/Monitor

• Fall Protection Certification

• CSTS 2020 with WHMIS

• Standard First Aid

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.