heavy equipment operator

Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. is a civil general contracting company operating throughout British Columbia, primarily in the Lower Mainland. We specialize in public municipal infrastructure projects, delivering both civil and mechanical solutions with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. Skills / Qualifications and Requirements * Minimum 3 years of experience running excavators of various sizes on utility installation projects * Minimum 3 years of experience running excavators, backhoe, log loaders, dozers, skidders * Clean and valid drivers license and be able to get to and from the job sites * Experience with storm, sanitary, water, communications, and hydro installations * Experience with logging * Maintain equipment (Pre-trip inspections, grease, and clean cab daily) * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Experience working on active roadways * Experience working around live utilities * Willingness to work as part of a team * Safety conscious * Ground disturbance knowledge * Operate and control the equipment safely in changing ground conditions * Advise operations of any issues with equipment * Respect equipment and attachments * Must be willing to work overtime * Must be able to work out of town as need (Whistler, Squamish, areas of the island, Okanagan) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Application question(s): * What are your wage expectations * What type of Civil projects have you operated heavy equipment Experience: * heavy equipment operator: 3 years (required) * excavator operation: 3 years (required) * civil construction: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person