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- Operate a loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
- Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to the required work area.
- Operate loader controls to lower and tilt buckets and drive forward to force buckets into bulk material; move levers to raise and tilt buckets when filled; or dump material.
- Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
- Operate a loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of one's surroundings.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of a loader.
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of a loader.
- Operate other heavy equipment; other construction related duties as required.
- Possess knowledge of loaders and other heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes, and industry requirements.
- Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
- High school or equivalent; with experience in related construction activities.
- Minimum 2–5 years' experience in road construction as well as water and sewer experience.
- 2–3 years' experience operating a loader is required.
- Valid Class 5 Operator's License; clean Driver Abstract.
- Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes, and industry requirements.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Valid Ground Disturbance certificate.
Loader Operator - Grande Prairie, Canada - Mainline Construction
Description
Reporting to a Foreman, a Loader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a loader. This position operates loaders equipped with a front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop, which is used to transport aggregate or other materials, feed hoppers or chutes, and/or stockpile aggregates.
Equipment Operation:
Technical Knowledge:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Qualifications & Experience