Tunnel Heavy Equipment Operator
AECON
- Bowmanville, ON
- $53.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
- Operate MSV's (multi service vehicle)
- Erector Operator
- Operate a power shovel or scraper loader to hoist earth and rock;
- Excavate tunnel headings;
- Move materials onto cars or trucks per requirements;
- Move levers to control the machine's movement on narrow gauge tracks;
- Activate buckets or scrapers that scoop up or dig into materials and deposit these into
- carts or conveyor belts;
- Sweep the materials from the sides and bottom on the tunnel heading and deposit
- materials onto machine-mounted conveyors; and
- Other duties as required by the role.
- Secondary School or equivalent;
- practical training, classroom or simulation; and
- working knowledge of English.
- MOL's required basic safety awareness training;
- 2-3 years' experience utilizing heavy tunnel equipment including Scoop Trams, MSV and excavator
- 2-3 years' experience of construction industry experience in tunnel operation roles across large projects
- 2-3 years' experience operating machinery to remove earth materials, excavate tunnel headings and deposit materials accordingly
- 2-3 years' experience providing mucking services and ensuring the removal of materials on large projects
- $53 per hour. Shift workers will receive a shift premium in addition to their regular hourly rate. Employees/Tunnel Operators will be required to become members of Labourers International Union of North America, Local 183. (Monthly Membership Dues are $35.00 and Working Dues are 3% of Gross earnings)
- 37.5 hours/week and subject to overtime
- Employees/Members of Local 183 receive Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay, Health & Welfare Benefits, Pension etc. for a Total Wage Package of $76.55 per hour (not including Supervisor Premium)
- Primary work location at 1 Holt Road South, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3Z8 with work and travel required throughout Ontario
- Project, training and business-related travel may be required.
- Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons
- Relocation within Canada may be required. Relocation costs covered by employer