Tunnelling machine operator

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years

Work location:

On site – Work must be completed at the physical location. No option to work remotely.

Work site environment:
Outdoors

Work setting:
Various locations;
Heavy water and atomic energy plant

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Understand the purpose, proper usage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Type of heavy equipment operated:

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Loader
• Concrete spreader
• Concrete pumping equipment
• Roller
• Front end loader

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Boring machines

Area of work experience:

• Excavation
• Land clearing

Area of specialization:

• Tunnelling

Transportation/travel information:

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Health benefits:

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement