Equipment Operator

Primary Engineering and Construction•Calgary, AB

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional engineering and construction services. We provide our people with the opportunity to determine their own career path and fulfill their ambitions. We empower our clients by tailoring our solutions to their specific needs. We strengthen our community by connecting them to what is possible today and providing a solid foundation for tomorrow. Primary is powered by our people. Our diverse teams and inclusive culture are the core that powers Primary. Our diversity allows us to better serve our customers and Engineering communities by listening to and enabling unique perspectives. Primary remains committed to fostering an open and safe environment in which the voices of all team members, clients and community members are heard. As we grow our company, we will continue to remove barriers and create new opportunities within our industry.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with excavation equipment.
Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity in operating controls.
Understand grading markers and line assignments for work planning.
Understanding of locate markers and locate slip reading.
Knowledge of civil construction, blueprint reading, and following specifications guidelines.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Promotion of safe work practices.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is an asset.
Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s abstract in good standing.
Minimum 2000 hours of experience working with similar or the same equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip inspections on assigned equipment daily.
Responsible for keeping equipment in optimum operating condition by coordinating maintenance and repair with on-staff fleet mechanics.
Ensure safe and steady production of the work.
Excavate utility trenches, sand pad, and backfill.
Switch attachments on equipment in a safe manner and ensure all attachments are accounted for with the machine.
Compact with hoe-pack and/or rapid ram on trench lines and concrete pad installations.
Handle aggregate with loader.
Be able to slope and bank trench lines according to OH&S safe trenching.
Handle mechanical loading/unloading of electrical materials as required.
Clean and lubricate equipment.
Assist in field labor as required.
Demonstrate technical ability and application of appropriate processes and procedures.
Assist and participate in safety meetings and assist with incident reporting and investigations as required.
Other duties as required.