Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operators

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training
• Maintain work records and logs
• Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Investigate complaints and claims
• Ensure that appropriate administrative procedures are followed

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Heavy equipment operators, except crane

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Reports and records

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player