What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Construction Equipment Operator position at Ruby Rock Asphalt Works Ltd.?
Job Location:
- Based in Airdrie, AB, with travel to various locations in Central and Southern Alberta (including up to Edmonton and Banff areas).
- Mileage, travel expenses, and living allowance paid by the employer, per company policy.
- Subsidized accommodations available for out-of-province applicants, per company policy.
Wage
- $34.00 to $37.00/hour (based on skills and experience)
- Salary increases per company policy
- Bonus per company policy
Benefits:
Group Insurance Benefits (Extended Medical, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance)
Employment terms and conditions
: Seasonal employment, full-time (40 to 60 hours per week, weather dependent); Overtime, Mornings, Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Vacancies
: 16
Anticipated start date:
Spring 2026 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)
Job Requirements
Language:
Basic English
Experience:
1 year of relevant experience or equivalent training
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated:
Asphalt Screed, Paver, Grader, Skidder, Asphalt roller
Area of work
: Asphalt finishing, Fine grading and finishing, Rough grading; Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI), Residential construction, Road construction
Worksite environment:
Outdoors, Dusty, Noisy, Job entails working close to buildings, utilities, moving equipment and public traffic, etc.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads (up to 50 lbs/23 kg), Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment
Personal Suitability:
Team Player, Accurate, Organized, Reliability, Flexibility
Own Tools:
Steel-toed safety boots
Security and Safety:
Pre-access drug and alcohol screening is required prior to working on specific job sites
Duties
- Operate heavy equipment
- Operate computer-controlled equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Monitor safety conditions
- May be required to perform related duties as needed
Salary : $34 - $37