Equipment Operator

AFL Integria is looking for an experienced and safety-focused Equipment Operator on a 1-year contract to join our growing Construction team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being in the field, operating heavy equipment, and playing an important role in the construction of telecommunications and utility infrastructure.

As an Equipment Operator with AFL Integria, you’ll operate equipment such as backhoes, excavators'/track hoes, and skid steers, while supporting a variety of construction activities including excavation, shallow utilities, connections, handholes, and cable placement. This is a hands-on position for someone who is adaptable, safety-minded, and willing to jump in wherever the crew needs support.

If you have construction or utility experience, understand the importance of utility locates and safe ground disturbance, and want to build your career with a company that connects communities through essential infrastructure, we want to hear from you. 

Join AFL Integria and help us build the networks that keep people connected.

• →Able to read / understand construction plans
• →Responsible for operating heavy equipment at construction sites in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property        damage   or loss of life.
• →Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by AFL policies and procedures.
• →Perform pre-shift inspections, change attachments, lubricate, and refill equipment while performing other site duties as assigned.
• →Properly reports any mechanical or safety problems with the equipment in accordance with company procedures
• →Proactively communicate with foreman, superintendent and coworkers
• →Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation as required.
• →Heavy equipment operated at AFL include, but are not limited to, backhoes, track-hoe, skid steers, etc.
• →Perform other site duties or functions, consistent with status or vocational ability as may be required from time to time.
• →Ensure a safe work environment for our people, clients, subcontractors, and the public.
• →Represent AFL to the public in a manner that is consistent with corporate values and goals.
• →Lead by example.
• →Adhere to and promotes the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
• →Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

• Detail oriented – accuracy is required
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Results focused – driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills – ability to work well on a team

• 1+ year of construction experience
• Experience in Utility Construction – ASSET
• Ability to understand and work with Utility locates.
• Capable of working in all temperatures and climates and in confined spaces
• Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required
• Proficiency in driving with a loaded trailer an asset.

• Physically demanding workload
• Work location: Work in locations that preclude the ability to return home
• Work hours: Shift work (Weekend work is part of shift rotation)
• Traveling is required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Clean driver’s abstract.
• Previous Telecommunication/ OSP experience is an asset