Job description

Come live and work in beautiful Cottage Country!

#TeamHawkRiver

#BuildingHaliburton

Heavy Equipment Operator:

Hawk River Construction Limited is one of the largest full-site development companies with over 45 years of business experience in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands! We proudly provide all aspects of site preparation for residential and commercial applications. Our services include: road building, septic system design and installation, excavation, hardscape landscaping, barge services, site servicing, and we are equipped with a complete line of aggregates.

We are seeking a highly motivated Heavy Equipment Operator to join #teamhawkriver. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment which may include: excavator, grader, bulldozer, front end loader, skid steer, smooth drum, and compactor. Operators will use heavy equipment to perform a variety of tasks which may include: fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking; back filling, ditching, excavating, rough grading, stumping, sub-grade rolling, trenching, material handling, and snow removal.

Core Capabilities

· Effective oral and written English communication skills,

· Team work,

· Excellent problem solving abilities,

· Responsibility and dependability,

· Ethics and integrity,

· Customer and quality focused.

Job Duties

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, loaders and graders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and related activities,
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment,
• Report any repair issues or equipment/ job specific hazards immediately,
• Secure appropriate attachments to equipment,
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE),
• Assist with general labour duties when needed,
• Complete daily paperwork detailing job hours specific to each project, equipment used and costs,
• Comply with all company policies and procedures,
• Actively communicate with the Foreman and/or General Manager, for example: changes requested by the customer, damages and hazards.
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations,
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Employment requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment,
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications,
• Basic measurement and calculation skills,
• Compliance with safe working procedures,
• Excellent observational skills and a strong attention to detail,
• Good analytical and problem solving skills,
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and as part of a team,
• Speak, read and write English,
• Computer skills is an asset,
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s license,
• Proper and reliable transportation.

Working Conditions

· Various locations including both residential and commercial construction sites,

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment,

· Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis,

· Exposure to various conditions including: heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise and cold,

· Work flexible hours including occasional weekend work.

Reference ID: HEO2021

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $23.00-$30.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Please refer to our COVID-19 policy found on www.hawkriver.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dwight, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• heavy equipment operator: 3 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

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