Heavy Equipment Operator

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TWINCON ENTERPRISES LTD. specializes in civil earthworks, excavation and rock breaking, drilling and blasting, and subdivision development. TwinCon holds itself to the highest standards in both the quality of work produced for its clients and the community and the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for its employees on all job sites. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the South Okanagan, offering 15 years of experience and an extensive inventory of heavy equipment to match both large and small contracts. We are proud of our professional reputation for high quality work and safety orientation.

TwinCon is committed to providing an exceptional place of work for our employees. We believe that you should enjoy where you work and feel as though you have purpose and direction. We offer a full benefits package and encourage the growth and development of our staff. With several projects currently underway in the South Okanagan, we are looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. Successful candidates should be hardworking, enthusiastic team players, and reliable. Extended hours of work with overtime will be required.

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation of various pieces of equipment used in a variety of settings. For this role, you will have experience digging around buried utilities while operating any of the following pieces of equipment: of Dozers, Loaders, Excavators, Skidsteer and Backhoes.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding and planning from engineered drawings.
• General earthworks and shallow and deep underground utility installation. Accurately and efficiently cutting lines and grades for the installation of sewer, water and conduit mainlines and services. Excavating within 1m of a live gas pipeline, utility line exposures, debris removal, trenching and digging, excavation of sensitive underground hydro and communication cables. Fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, excavating, stockpiling, and loadin
• Communicating any delays, potential hazards, accidents, equipment breakdowns and/or maintenance concerns with the Site Supervisor.
• Recording and maintaining daily records.
• Completing pre-operation inspections and daily maintenance of equipment.
• GPS knowledge.

Applicants must:

• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in civil construction.
• Be willing to work outside of the machine when necessary.
• Have a valid driver's license, clean drivers abstract, and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Be punctual, reliable, and hardworking.
• Have a proven safety track record.
• Be willing to work extended hours (as needed).

TWINCON ENTERPRISES LTD. offers competitive wages dependent on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.18-$39.77 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Kelowna, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person