Rutherford Contracting is a leading construction company specializing in ICI Buildings, Site Development and Facilities Management. With a commitment to excellence and safety, we deliver high-quality projects to our clients.
Role: Machine Operator/Labourer
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am-5:30pm (weekends as requested and/or required)
Contribute to the construction of projects through the provision of skilled operation of assigned equipment, as well as physical labour when required and/or requested. This position reports to the assigned Site Superintendent and/or Project Manager.
Performance expectations of employer:
- Work safely at all time, always keeping in mind the safety of yourself and others.
- Be familiar with and comply with all company policies and standards.
- Be punctual, reliable, and flexible.
- Do work of acceptable quantity and quality.
- Cooperate with co-workers to accomplish any given task.
- Communicate effectively and promptly with supervisors and/or management if an issue arises which needs to be resolved.
- Present appropriate image to represent the company favourably to the public, peers, and to clients.
- Strong oral and interpersonal communication
- Team player
- Strong client focus
- Ability supervise other workers and subtrades
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and within tight deadlines.
- Ability to handle heavy loads, repetitive tasks, and tasks that are physically demanding.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the assigned supervisor of the project, operate machine equipment to a maximum ability and skill level.
- Assist and complete non-machine tasks as requested and required, and when adequately skilled or trained to do so; augment labour efforts of the crew.
- Arrive physically and mentally prepared to work. This includes the possession of adequate personal protective equipment (hat, vest, boots); appropriate work apparel (full-length pants and capped shirt); being free from the effects of drugs, alcohol, and fatigue.
- As deemed eligible/authorized and as provided training drive, operate, and use company vehicles, equipment and tools safely, for the task it was designed. (Refer to company standards for eligibility/trained use of equipment). Conversely, inform your supervisor when asked to perform a task, use a tool, or operate piece of equipment that you are not comfortable with.
- Complete a daily service inspection for all personally assigned heavy equipment. For shared company heavy equipment, complete a daily service inspection check on machinery as requested by the supervisor; provide the completed form to the supervisor immediately upon task completion for submission with daily job sheet. Communicate with shop foreman/mechanic for heavy equipment service requirements.
- Keep in good condition and safeguard company equipment from theft, vandalism, and damage. This includes the completion of daily circle checks for motor vehicles (as per company standard), as well as reporting and submitting damaged tools for repair.
- Contact your Supervisor / Project Manager with regards to being late, calling in sick, and coordinating rain day work/cancellation of work.
- When signing for materials/rental equipment for a project ensure that; the packing slip denotes the correct assigned project name and number and accurately reflects the materials being purchased; your signature as well as your PRINTED NAME are reflected on the packing slip; the packing slip is provided to the foreman prior to day’s end for submission with daily job sheet.
- When returning to the yard at night, exercise good planning and preparation for the following workday (ie. fueling and servicing of equipment, collection of tools and materials as requested/required)
- As deemed as ‘responsible worker’, work under the direct instruction of the Project Manager to complete a given task or project. This includes the completion of the Daily Job Report with all applicable information and associated paperwork (packing slips, job inspection reports etc.)
- Maintain a personal record of hours worked on applicable projects. Be prepared to provide such info for reconciliation of hours with employer records.
Requirements:
- Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, bulldozer and excavator)
- Ability to clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks, operate computer-controlled equipment, conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment, operate radios, perform very minor repairs on equipment.
- Ability to clear land, handle materials, rough and fine grade, slope, pike, excavate, roll, trenching, backfilling.
- Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements for earthworks.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience machine operating within the ICI sector
- Class “G” Driver’s License
Certifications:
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certificate (preferred)
- WHMIS
- First Aid and CPR
- Working at Heights
Assets:
- AZ License
- Operate GPS equipment.
Rutherford is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.66-$37.39 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greater Toronto Area, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
