Equipment Operator

SUMMIT CONNECT, An Earth Services Company is seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals to join the Summit Connect (SC) team as an Equipment Operator (Competition # 22-09-0584). This position will support our OSP Construction teams in Central and Southern Alberta, reporting to the Construction Manager/Superintendent.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This role will be in a fast-paced team environment, working in a hands-on capacity completing utility installation projects in support of our client programs.

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of Managers, technical administrators, business development professionals, and an in-house IT department and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals.

 

JOB DUTIES:

Your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following;

• Safely operate and maintain an Excavator (JD 60G) / Backhoe (JD 410), including relative implements, with proactive participation in our compulsory maintenance program
• Excavation for the purpose of installing shallow utilities in urban and rural settings
• Manhole, vault & pedestal installations in both, hard & soft surface locations
• Open-cut trenching in hard & soft surface locations
• Over-dig/hot-dig of existing fiber/copper/coax/ducts as required
• Sand padding of ducts/utilities, backfilling, compaction and operation of hard surface breakers as required
• Loading aggregate into gravel trucks/dump trailers
• Loading and unloading the machine and /or materials from trailers
• Tying down/securing equipment and / or material loads
• With the support of a supervisor/lead – read, interpret & corelate on-site, the AB 1Call locate response tickets and subsequent physical locates
• Rehabilitation of soft surface areas to equal or better conditions
• Assist team members with duct, structure, cable installation & site rehabilitation duties as required
• Safely operate ½ – 1-ton trucks if required
• Assist with hoisting, rigging, and picker operations
• Assist other team members with the deployment, set-up, and removal of construction signs/traffic control devices
• Operating on ice, snow covered, wet and muddy locations
• Daily Safety Reporting, Hazard ID’s, BBO’s, Incidents, Near Misses
• Procedure and Safe Operating reviews/inspections
• Attend Safety Meetings and On-Site Toolbox Meetings
• Follow all Client & Summit Connect Policies, Practices, Procedures as well as legislated requirements

Candidates must be prepared to work in a multidisciplinary, fast paced project team environment and able to undertake a variety of project related tasks, deadlines and ability to work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions and isolated locations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to take initiative, ownership and work independently with excellent problem-solving skills
• Possess exceptional understanding of safety processes/tools and hazard recognition
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
• Ground Disturbance Level 2 certifications
• This is a physically demanding role, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a functional fitness test prior to successful employment

 

The following is considered an asset;

• Experience in primary and physical utility locates and telecommunication services
• Shallow and deep utility project experience
• Energy and Utilities industry experience
• Current First Aid, H2S,

 

COMPANY INFORMATION

Summit Connect, a division of Summit, An Earth Services Company has become the industry leader in the telecommunications and environmental services sector with operations in Canada, the United States and Australia. Summit Connect focuses on offering turnkey utility installation solutions to clients across various industries including telecommunications, electrical utilities, and renewable energy.

Summit’s vision is to build a great company with exceptional people to preserve and restore our natural environment.

If yoUr passion and experience align with this vision, then Summit is for you! Visit our website, www.summitearth.com , for job postings.

We appreciate your interest in working with Summit.  Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your applications and letters of interest in confidence directly to careers@summitearth.com.

 

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.