Job Title: Equipment Operator
Department: Project Execution
Reporting to: Site Supervisor
Job Purpose and Objectives
The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy-duty equipment for ground excavation and material handing including but not limited to wheeled and track excavator of various capacities, skid steer, loader, tele handler, AWP, and forklifts. They are responsible for assisting the operations team to ensure the project is executed efficiently while following all government and Bothar HSE standards. Successful candidates will have knowledge operating wheeled and tracked excavation/material handling equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Sinking shafts utilizing a variety of methodologies and operating equipment below grade
• Installing and working in trench boxes and shoring
• Working in confined spaces and at heights
• Using multiple attachments on equipment ie: buckets, breakers, grapples, sweepers, forks
• Working a rotation in congested urban areas, remote locations, day shift/night shift, weekends and holidays
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company’s operating safety policies and procedures
• Ensuring all tickets are up to date and valid prior to operating equipment
• Coordinate with site supervisor so that all excavations meet OH&S requirements i.e.: valid locates, back slope on excavations, spoil pile location crossing agreements, etc.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
• Ensure company equipment, material and work site are maintained, kept clean and stored in a safe manner.
• Responsible for documenting pre use equipment inspection and communicating any deficiencies to Site Supervisor
• Responsible for daily maintenance and assisting routine repairs of heavy-duty equipment
• When not operating, assist team with all day to day labouring activities
• Participate in daily HSE meetings and work area inspections
• Tracking of volumes and loads out while mucking out drill cuttings
• Mixing off and drying cuttings prior to loading out
• Reporting low inventory of consumables some examples but not limited to: sawdust, DEF etc.
• Cleaning and fueling of equipment onsite
• Following equipment specifications and limitations ie: lift capacities/charts, approach/working angles, swing radius, etc.
• Inspecting and documenting all rigging accessories prior to use
• Setting up exclusion zones
• Assisting others on site with their tasks as needed
Technical Skills and Knowledge
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• A comprehensive understanding of excavation procedures, using various techniques and methods
• Experience with operation of wheeled and track excavation machines to complete work scope
• Knowledge of different hydraulic flow rates depending on attachment specifications
• Experience in utilizing lifting attachments and OH&S regulations pertaining to task
• Following equipment specifications and limitations ie: lift capacities/charts, approach/working angles, swing radius, etc.
Key Competencies
The following soft skills are required for successful job performance in this position and will be assessed to help determine suitability and to measure performance.
Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly. Able to learn and properly apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
Attitude & Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude, seeks to understand and problem solve, rather than point fingers. Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Ability to perceive, interpret, and understand the emotions of others. Particularly in leadership roles, must display empathy and able to control their own emotions.
Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates, engaging listeners to ensure understanding and retention, while inviting feedback. Keeps others appropriately informed. Demonstrates strong written, oral, and listening skills. Builds constructive working relationships with clients, departments, and employees to achieve mutual goals. Acts professionally and supportively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Makes decisions and solves problems of varying complexity, ambiguity, and risk. Analyzes components and recognizes interrelationships. Makes well-informed decisions based on data from various sources, considering facts, constraints, and consequences.
Self Management/Initiative Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives. Manages own responses to feelings and actions. Uses introspection and self-evaluation to improve their own performance.
Innovation: Creates and introduces new ideas, methodologies, or processes/procedures that drive the business forward. Facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
Integrity: Behaves in an ethical and fair way consistent with professional standards and rules of conduct. Demonstrates selflessness of action by doing the right thing regardless of personal and professional consequences. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner without regard to pressure from other authorities. Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and results. Accountable for both how and what is accomplished.
Safety Awareness Works in a safe manner and promotes safe working conditions. Is aware of conditions and circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of others.
Teamwork Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments. Able to develop strong cooperative relationships with department heads.
Regulatory/Compliance: Awareness and knowledge of the regulations and laws that impact our business. Maintains compliance around these regulations & laws and seeks guidance when unclear. This includes areas related to health & safety, environmental, employment law, client requirements, finance, engineering standards etc. Knowing your rights as a worker.
Physical Demand
• While performing the duties of this job, requirements include prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Computer / control station work is required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.
• Manual dexterity required to handle/feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Required to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, inside and outside.
• Capability to work in confined spaces is required
• Working day and night shifts including holidays
• Pass pre-employment physical
Qualifications
• Experience in oil field industry, lease construction, heavy civil construction such as Operator, Driller, Heavy Duty Machinery Operator
• Tunneling/underground experience is an asset
• Minimum 4-5 years of specialized experience in the field is an asset
The following safety tickets are required: (Bothar may assist with any missing tickets required to be on-site)
• WHIMIS, First Aid, CSTS or PCST, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Arrest / Fall Protection, H2s Alive
Other Relevant Information
• This position is assigned to the Yard, and to field locations during operations. Hours of work may vary, including night shifts based on project schedules.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol clearance is required
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)