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Join our expanding Team at GS Construction, where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement have been at our core since 1974. Embrace a culture that values integrity, hard work, and community engagement, providing a supportive and innovative work environment. We take pride in fostering personal and professional growth, offering abundant opportunities to learn and excel within the industry-leading GS Construction Team.
Job requirements:
- Language: Basic English
- Education: Not required
- Experience: 1 year of related experience
- Area of work: Excavation, Ditching, Sloping, and banking, Material Handling
- Work Setting: Sewers and water mains, Underground construction, Large diameter pipeline construction, Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
- Type of Equipment operated: Excavator/Hoe, Trencher (large or small)
- Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dangerous, Dusty
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Overtime required, Attention to detail
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player
- Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
- Security and safety: Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
Duties:
The Excavator Operator reports to the Foreman and will be responsible for preparing the ground for pipeline installation as required.
- Operate heavy equipment (excavator/hoe), including Hydraulic Excavator,
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks,
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment,
- Secure special attachments to equipment,
- Perform minor repairs to equipment,
- Ensure the trench is excavated to the specific depth/grade,
- Place water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation,
- Observe the condition of the equipment and materials used to ensure it meets the company’s standards,
- Report any possible problems or defects,
- Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner,
- Follow directions of the ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement, and grading,
- Operate two-way ratios and other communication equipment,
- Prepare accident reports,
- Know, understand, and ensure compliance with safety regulations,
- Ensure compliance with current ground disturbance regulations,
- Know and follow the company’s rules, policies, and procedures.
