Mini Excavator Operator
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Up to $24 CAD / hour · Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Pay
- Up to $24 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Stittsville, ON Job Type: Full-Time Company: CFT Group
About CFT Group
At CFT Recycling, we’re more than just a recycling facility - we’re a team driven by sustainability and community pride. As a fast-growing, locally owned operation, we’re committed to reducing waste and making a positive environmental impact. When you work with us, your effort directly supports a cleaner, greener future for everyone.
Position Overview:
CFT Group is seeking an experienced Mini Excavator Operator to join our team in Stittsville. This role is ideal for a skilled operator who is confident working in fast-paced environments. If you take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently, work well independently, and want to be part of a growing company with opportunities for long-term career growth, we'd like to hear from you.
Starting Wage: $24 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
Safely and efficiently operate mini excavators to perform various tasks .
Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
Load, move, and organize materials as required
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and production expectations
Work closely with supervisors and team members to achieve daily operational goals
Qualifications:
5–10+ years of hands-on experience operating mini excavators in construction, landscaping, utility installation, site development, recycling, or other related heavy equipment environments.
Experience in industries such as heavy civil, mining, pipeline, recycling, or similar high-production environments is required
Experience operating a 16–22 ton excavator with a vehicle-dismantling attachment is considered an asset
Strong understanding of safe equipment operation and job site awareness
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
Strong work ethic, dependability, and team-first attitude
Why Work With Us:
Group benefits plan – includes medical & dental care
Annual boot allowance
Hiring referral bonuses – $250 for each successful hire you recommend
Growth opportunities in a sustainability-driven company
Make a real impact on your community and the environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
The operator will safely and efficiently manage mini excavators to load, move, and organize materials at the recycling facility. They are also responsible for performing daily equipment inspections and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have 5–10+ years of hands-on experience operating mini excavators in relevant heavy equipment environments. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the capacity to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Skills
- Mini excavator operation
- Equipment inspection
- Material handling
- Site safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Construction site awareness
- Outdoor work
- Physical stamina
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Medical care
- Dental care
- Annual boot allowance
- Hiring referral bonuses
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Mini Excavator
- Recycling
- Heavy Equipment
- Construction
- Landscaping
- Utility Installation
- Site Development
- Heavy Civil
- Mining
- Pipeline
- Vehicle-dismantling
- Safety Policies
- Operational Goals
- Sustainability
- Maintenance