Heavy Equipment Operator - Vancouver, BC

Kiewit is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators to join our YVR Airport team!

Kiewit prides them selves on having a top of the line equipment fleet with the most up to date Trimble grade control products. We are looking for a wide variety of operators including finish grader operators, finish excavator operators, finish dozer operators and loader, rocktruck, roller operators. We offer competitive wages with room to grow your career within the company

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to operate the equipment in a safe and productive manner
• Be compliant with all regulatory requirements and established safe practices, such as; ground disturbance procedures, PPE, 3 point contact, lockouts and safe parking.
• Demonstrate skill in the identification of key hazards and use of strategies to work safely, such as; stability of soils, edges, excavations, stability of machine, and awareness of position, clearance, safe movement, other machinery/vehicles/workers
• Start-up and Shut down of equipment safely, by following comprehensive pre-operational checks, star-up and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain and monitor equipment, following maintenance procedures and monitoring gauges
• Keep the equipment clean and treat it as your own
• Advise the Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Must have a basic understanding of utility and design drawings
• Understand ground disturbance permits & process

REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must successfully complete a site pre-access drug and alcohol test
• Must have a valid class 5 (or better) driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
• Must be able to communicate well with co-workers
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
• Ability to work cooperatively independently and with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment

WORK CONDITIONS

• Primarily night shift
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• The ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time.
• Candidates should be able to lift weight (50lbs)

Resume applications can be emailed to trades@kiewit.com