Job description
Employer: Poschner Construction (88) Ltd.
Position: Heavy Duty Equipment Operators Foreman/woman (72021)
Positions available: 1
Address: 19092 86 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V4N 6E3
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week with potential of overtime
Salary: $41.00 to $43.00/hr, depending on experience
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a heavy-duty equipment operator is required
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma (relevant to one type of heavy equipment listed bellow)
Language: English
Work site environment:
Work setting:
- Various locations
- Landfill
- Office
Responsibilities (Tasks):
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate heavy equipment including: Backhoe excavator & loader, Caterpillar (CAT) controls, John Deere controls, Compactor, Roller, Gravel or dump truck, Bobcats, Skidsteer.
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Hire and train heavy equipment operators
- Prepare production and other reports
- Work as heavy equipment operator, when required
- Occasionally supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers (only if needed)
Type of heavy equipment operated:
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Caterpillar (CAT) controls
- John Deere controls
- Compactor
- Roller
- Gravel or dump truck
- Bobcats
Equipment and machinery:
Area of work:
- Backfilling
- Ditching
- Excavation
- Fine grading and finishing
- Haul road maintenance
- Land clearing
- Material handling
- Slope grooming
- Stripping
- Sub-grade excavating
- Trenching
Type of industry:
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
- Residential construction
- Road construction
Transportation/travel information:
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime sometimes required
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Health benefits:
Other benefits:
- Team building opportunities
Poschner Construction (88) Ltd believes in equality and diversity within its community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please submit resumes/CVs by email to: thaotran@poschnerltd.com