Heavy Equipment Operator

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Excavator Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for completing equipment-related tasks to the specifications required and under the direction of your supervisor. Your expertise in heavy equipment operation will play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient operations and protecting equipment, infrastructure, and surrounding property. If you have keen attention to safety and detail with a strong drive to achieve the highest standards of quality and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you!

• Safely operate excavators on a variety of heavy civil construction projects.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and complete required inspection. documentation, reporting any maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, FLHAs, and toolbox talks to help maintain a safe work environment.
• Work closely with supervisors and crew members to complete work safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Read and interpret grades, drawings, and site plans as required.
• Support excavation, utility installation, earthworks, and other civil construction activities.
• Maintain accurate daily equipment and labour reporting.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and uphold North Construction's commitment to the company values (Growth, Responsibility, Integrity and Positivity).

• Proven experience operating excavators in a construction setting with a strong understanding of heavy equipment functions.
• Mechanical knowledge of excavators, dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, and paving machinery.
• Experience with GPS machine control systems considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar machinery and attachments is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as bulldozers (dozers), graders, loaders, backhoes, horizontal drills, and paving machines.
• Strong understanding of construction safety standards and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Competitive wage.
• Extended-Health, vision, dental coverage, global medical assistance, where premiums are 100% company paid.
• RRSP matching at 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• North University program that offers company-paid courses for continuing education.