Heavy Equipment Operator

Chapman Industries Ltd is a growing company that has been in operation in the Okanagan for over 30 years. As a general contractor in the field of Heavy Civil Construction and Earthworks, we specialize in subdivision development, site preparation and servicing, public road reconstruction, and road and highway construction.

We have a full range of equipment from gravel trucks and trailers to HD civil construction equipment.

We are committed to our employees’ safety and to environmental stewardship.

We are searching for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our hardworking crew here in the Okanagan.

Specifically, we are searching for a Heavy Equipment Operator who can operate various sizes of Mainline Hoes (Excavators) for civil roadbuilding, earthworks, and deep and shallow utilities.

Wage will be based upon experience.

**Please note that we are not accepting out-of-country resumes at this time.

Position Description:

Operate various sizes of excavators for civil roadbuilding, earthworks and deep and shallow utilities. Responsible for mainlining and/or backfill operations. Hoisting materials, loading trucks etc.

Responsibilities:

· Meet with superintendent and foreman before job commences to discuss scope of work and site hazards

· Mainlining and/or backfilling operations

· Hoisting materials, loading trucks, etc.

· Digging between and around utilities

· Sloping

· Cutting grade

· Completing daily pre-trip inspections before operating any equipment

· Meeting with supervisor and foreman before job commences to discuss scope of work and site hazards

· Inspecting equipment at the end of each shift to make sure cabs are locked, night switches are off, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

· Must be able to work with minimal supervision

· Must be able to identify and avoid high risk activities

· Must demonstrate ability to operate a broad range of excavators

· Must be able to work well with others

· Must be able to communicate effectively with others

· Must be able to maintain written and electronic records

Education and Experience:

· Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry

· Must hold a valid BC Driver’s Licence

· A Heavy Equipment Operator Certification will be considered an asset, but is not required

Physical Demands:

· Lifting up to 50lbs

· Sitting for extended periods of time

· Climbing on and off equipment

· Working in extreme temperatures

Work Environment:

· Working outdoors in all season

· Working around heavy equipment

· Working near traffic

· Exposure to loud noises

· Working near overhead and underground utilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vernon, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Construction: 5 years (required)
• mainlining: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person