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Jobsite Location: Campbell River
Expected Start Date: October 2026
Duration: 10-12 months
Position Description:
Equipment operators are responsible to the safe and effective operation of a wide variety of company equipment. This includes but is not limited to backhoes, excavators and loaders.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
• Complete Daily Pre Work Inspection before operating any equipment
• Ensure that all equipment that is not functioning properly is reported on Daily Pre Work Inspection
• Grease all equipment daily
• Fuel all equipment daily
• Clear tracks of debris daily
• Check with supervisors, before work commences, that BC One Call has been notified, and all other utilities in the area have been contacted, and all services have been located
• Read and understand all BC One Call information prior to digging
• Meet with superintendent and foreman before job commences to discuss scope of work and site hazards
• Have a thorough understanding of Stone Pacific Contracting Ltd. safety manual
• Meet with foreman and crew every morning to discuss daily activities and safety concerns
• Inspect equipment at the end of each shift to make sure cabs are locked, night switches are off and buckets are in appropriate place
• Organize necessary attachments for the next days’ work at the end of the previous shift
• Ensure that all open excavations, manholes, and equipment are adequately delineated and barricaded at the end of each shift
Work Environment:
The following work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter
• Work outdoors in all season
• Work around heavy equipment
• Work near traffic
• Exposure to loud noises
• Work near overhead and underground utilities
Qualifications & Experience
Necessary Skills & Knowledge:
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify and avoid high risk activities
• Ability to read and follow plans for excavations and grade work
• Demonstrated ability to operate a broad range of excavators, loaders and backhoes
• Familiarity with Cat controls
• Ability to maintain written records
Education and Experience:
The following education or experience are required for this position:
• Minimum five years experience in the construction industry
• Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5, preferably with an Endorsement 20 or equivalent and a satisfactory driver’s abstract
• WHMIS Training
The following education or experience will be considered an asset:
• Occupation First Aid - Level 1 or equivalent
Physical Demands:
The physical demands for this job are as follows:
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Climbing on and off of equipment
• Work in extreme temperatures