Excavator Operator (Sudbury, ON)
Sudbury, Ontario
VistaCare Communications is a leading telecommunications solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations. We are currently seeking motivated candidate to join our civil construction operations in Sudbury, ON for permanent, full-time position as an Excavator Operator, involved in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground copper and fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure throughout Northern Ontario.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform various manual labour tasks related to telecommunication construction;
- Understand and adhere to all Health & Safety Rules established by Company and Legislation;
- Use rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to assist in loading, unloading materials and tools;
- Work at heights and in confined spaces and must regularly carry/climb/descend ladders;
- Operate various hand tools;
- Operate battery/gas powered or pneumatic equipment, such as a chainsaw;
- Operate excavating equipment, as well as boats, snowmobiles, and ATVs to reach undeveloped sites and adapt to necessary terrain;
- Set up materials on site to make them available to Line Technicians;
- Concrete/masonry work, rough carpentry, landscaping, tree trimming, as required;
- Follow equipment maintenance schedule and advise if repair is required;
- Assist with road safety patrolling on site;
- Complete accurately all work reports with company provided devices;
- Regularly perform Health & Safety inspection of equipment and tools;
- Report on work/milestones and delays to the Foreman and/or Team Leader;
- Communicate with co-workers regularly to ensure job is set up, materials are on site, and site is dismantled as needed;
- Complete all forms (i.e. time reports, safety assessments, driver logs) accurately and on time
- Strive to meet or exceed our Customer’s standards;
- Maintain clean and safe work sites and vehicles;
- Read and interpret plans or diagrams to meet the required specifications of scope of work;
- Maintain company assets (i.e. tools, equipment, vehicles, etc.) diligently and prevent negligent loss, theft, or damage
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or crew leader;
- Perform other tasks related to this function.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail;
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions, as well as rural, isolated, and wilderness locations;
- Ability to work with professionalism, interact politely with customers and the public, and demonstrate excellent work ethic;
- Ability to work continually in a physically demanding atmosphere, must be able to frequently lift and carry 60+ lbs;
- Ability to operate various equipment in a safe manner;
- Must be a self-disciplined, motivated, organized, and a team player;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks;
- Support a safe, friendly, unified, equitable, and non-discriminatory workplace.
Experience Required:
- General civil construction knowledge;
- Ability to read and understand work orders and blueprints;
- Operating excavating equipment (e.g. backhoe, excavator, cable trencher/plow);
- Operating a bucket truck/digger derrick pole truck;
- Telecommunications infrastructure knowledge;
- Handling and installing fibre optic and copper cables is considered an asset.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid DZ driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
- Willingness to work out of town, overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs, as required
- Proficient in English (written and verbal)
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level;
- 50% employer paid comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, vision, insurance);
- Group Life Insurance;
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Employee Referral Program;
- Free on-site parking;
- Company discounts;
- Company-Matched RRSP.