Hoist Operator

Job in Burnaby, BC, Canada

Listing for: True North Labour Inc.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-14

Job specializations:

Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Crane Operator
Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Crane Operator

A Hoist and Elevator operator works in construction sites and operate stationary and mobile cranes, lifts, hoists and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and people in building sites. They must check the condition of the ground, looking for potential obstacles. They must be aware of the safe working limits of their crane to ensure that loads are not too heavy.

Responsibilities and Duties

Hooks, raise, move and place loads

Monitor speed, acceleration and braking distances directly by signaling to other operators

Monitor plant operation and equipment to detect malfunctions and problems

Lubricate ropes and winches

Replace worn cables

Requirements

The Hoist and Elevator operators may hold two different types of certificates:

Personnel Hoist and Construction Elevator Operator (PHCEO)

Car Switch and Construction Use Elevator Operator (CSOCEO)

Knowledge of mobile cranes, lifts, hoists and winches

Intermediate knowledge of math

Must own PPE (hard hat, high visibility vest, steel toe boots); other PPE such as glasses, half-face or full-face mask, gloves will be preferred.

Preferably has a basic tool belt.

Must be safety conscious.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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