Groundman Equipment Operator - Stouffville, Canada - K-Line Group of Companies
Description
INDUSTRY LEADER AND BEST MANAGED COMPANY
Proudly awarded Platinum Standard in 2021 as
one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, K-Line continues its quest to be the premier Canadian owned utilities solutions company.
At K-Line, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction are the foundation of everything we do.
We are a premier high voltage electrical contractor, that provides exceptional value to our utility and related partners through an unwavering commitment to these K-Line values.
We currently have the following opportunity available out of ourStouffville, Ontario, location.
Position
:
Equipment Operator (Union position - IBEW 353)
Working Conditions
:
Working outdoors with exposure to various weather elements. Heavy lifting, travel required.
As part of the Operations team, the Branch 2 Mobile Crane Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining various pieces of equipment in a safe and efficient manner to assist in the completion of high voltage overhead and/or underground installation and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment such as backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, and loaders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and related activities
- Operate equipment such as RBD's, Nodwells, skidders, Tension and pulling machines to assist power line crews to install and maintain high voltage lines overhead and underground
- Reading and understanding locate sheets for underground utilities
- Practice workplace safety to ensure the safety of self, fellow employees and the public
- Conduct preoperational checks on equipment (ELD) and clean, lubricate and refill equipment
- Operate equipment to move, load and unload material
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
- Participate in routine maintenance and clean equipment as scheduled and/or required
Qualifications and Requirements
- Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Valid AZ license is required
- Applicable tickets or trade certification is required
- Related college diplomas or certificates are preferred
- Mobile Crane Operator Branch 2 is an asset
- Experience operating equipment in tight and restrictive areas is an asset
- Experience operating equipment in the high voltage environment and alongside high voltage crews an asset
- Mechanical aptitude with comfort and familiarity with tools
- Ability to identify and work in the vicinity of high voltage lines, overhead and underground
- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures including but not limited to backing up procedures, use of flagman and spotters, signage, incident reporting, required personal safety equipment, lifting heavy loads and load securement
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills
Company Overview
K-Line was established in 1967 and is registered to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard and ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management Standard.
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- AZ license (required)
Work Location:
In person
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