Position: Heavy Equipment Operator (Open-Cut)
Location: Hamilton and GTA
What Earth Boring Offers
- Wages and benefits paid as per union rates - International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793.
- Secure employment with Overtime available
- Professional work environment
- Opportunity to work on specialized and unique equipment.
What is Required for the Position
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in construction as a heavy equipment operator.
- Minimum of 4 years' experience of open cut experience.
- Sewer and Watermain or tunneling experience an asset.
- Experience with the safe operation of heavy equipment
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and Construction regulations
- Ability to communicate and report effectively in a team environment.
- Working at Heights, WHMIS
- Excellent oral and written skills a must.
- You embrace new technology and apps.
The Job
As an Earth Boring Operator you are a highly motivated individual with an eye for safety, detail and mindful of constant process improvement. You are safety focused and keen to make and break production records. You find the ‘Yes’ in the ‘No’. You are a results-oriented team player, who can take direction and lead when required, mindful of your commitment as a team player.
What is Expected
- Operate heavy machinery such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, trenchers, and other specialized equipment used in sewer and watermain construction and maintenance.
- Perform various outdoor physical activities and duties with the site crew.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance in the field when necessary (i.e., hydraulics hoses, cables, etc.).
- Assist in completing construction projects in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
- Complete daily inspection logs.
- Ensuring safety practices and procedures are observed and followed.\Communication of daily work, safety related issues and any other required project documentation.
- Daily cleaning of the equipment to ensure peak efficiency and eliminate unnecessary wear caused by dirty equipment.
- Other duties as required.
The Company
Earth Boring Co. Limited is a premier sewer and watermain contractor at the leading edge of the trenchless industry in southern Ontario. Employing up-to-date technology and the latest equipment, we specialize in complex high-profile projects. While our operations base is in the GTA, our works extend throughout Ontario. Over the decades, Earth Boring has developed a reputation for quality and is considered an established leader in underground construction. Our extensive experience in the sewer and watermain sector set us apart from our competitors. In every challenge we see opportunity to better our business and everyone who works within our Company.
How To Apply
Click on the apply now button to submit your resume. Due to the high volume of resumes we will only be contacting candidates that best meet the needs of the business. Thank you for your interest in Earth Boring.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- What equipment are you proficient in operating?
- Do you have over 4 years experience of Open-Cut experience/Sewer & Watermain?
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
