Muskeg Lake Cree Nation offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast-paced environment with great benefits, and a strong team of professionals. Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is currently hiring an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for our Community of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.
Reporting to the O&M Manager, the job of the Heavy Equipment Operator is the safe and efficient operation of the Grader in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, county roads. The Grader Operator moves material with the blade and or wing and controls the direction and angle of the equipment to clear the roadways.
Skills & Qualifications
The responsibilities of the Heavy Equipment operator include, but are not limited to:
Operate the Grader in a safe and appropriate manner.
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
Understand, interpret, and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
Drive Grader in successive passes over the surface using the controls to regulate height and angle of the Grader blade/wing to ensure roadways are cleared.
Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the blade
Perform pre and post trip inspections which require climbing on equipment.
Ensure Grader is in proper gear and is not moving too fast for working conditions.
Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company's Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.
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