We are looking for an experienced Equipment Operator, our production pacesetter in the field.  A skilled leader who looks after the equipment they operate, who works safe and is production oriented.  Knowledge of applicable legislation and a clean driving record make you the ideal candidate.

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 mechanic.
• 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 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 laborer 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.

Qualifications:        

• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity of 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 of specification guidelines.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Promotion of safe work practices.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

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

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to Primary’s Alcohol and Drug Policy which includes pre-employment testing.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, and several career and professional development opportunities.