Klondike Contracting Looking for Heavy Machine Operator @ Keith and Son at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Career Opportunity – Heavy Machine Operator

The Heavy Machine Operator is responsible for operating variety of machinery with the focus being on excavation equipment. When not operating equipment, the Operator is willing to assist on site with completing a variety of hands-on construction labour work. Machines you will need experience with are skid steer, bob cat and excavator (all sizes).

Consider joining the Klondike team today where you will be professionally challenged and supported in your career.

We are seeking a proactive and detail orientated Heavy Machine Operator to join our team.

The Heavy Machine Operator works under the general supervision of the General Superintendent under Keith and Sons.

This role provides the opportunity to build and grow and to take on a variety of work.

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Job Responsibilities*
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Core Values

• Contribute as a member of Keith and Sons Team utilizing our values of safety, teamwork, trust, accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships and collaboration with peers, clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ensure safety is a priority that is managed in every project.

Heavy Machine Operator

• Operate the excavator and other equipment safely and accurately.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate, and refill equipment as necessary.
• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks on equipment.
• Lock up all machines and equipment before end of day.
• Ensure job site and machines are safely parked.
• Communicate if and when delays or break downs occur.
• Ensure all equipment necessary is provided to complete task, if not provided communicate what is needed.
• Seek clarification if and when needed.

General Labourer

• Clean and prepare construction sites as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use.
• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks manually or using equipment.
• Other Duties, as required.

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of construction experience working on a variety of different construction equipment.
• Skid Steer and Machine Operator Certificate is a strong asset (training provided)
• First aid, confined space, and fall protection training are strong assets (Training provided)
• Physically able to safely and repetitively lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis and stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Detailed oriented, proactive and a self-starter.
• Open to learning from peers, trades, and our Site Superintendent
• Ability to work independently and without
• Ability to work in different weather and terrains.
• Must have your own transportation with the ability to work multiple worksites in the lower mainland.
• Must have full PPE: Steel toe boots with green triangle, hard hat, ect
• Ability to understand, survey, operate and read laser levels.

How to Apply
We want to hear from you! Please apply through our website careers page https://klondikecontracting.bamboohr.com/jobs today. We would like to thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

Job Type: Full-time