Equipment Operator
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and crawler tractors
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
What We Offer
Taking direction from the Foreman or Lead Hand, this position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment and completing daily pre-use and post-use maintenance and safety checks. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), applicable construction regulations, company policies, and site procedures
Core Responsibilities
Field Safety Leadership & Compliance
Education & Experience
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
What We Offer
- Competitive IBEW Union wages and benefits
- $200/day Living Allowance
- Consistent, full-time work on major infrastructure projects across Ontario
- 21 days on / 7 days off rotation
- 10-hour shifts, 6 days per week (Sundays off)
- Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding organization
- A strong safety culture where every team member is valued and supported
Taking direction from the Foreman or Lead Hand, this position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment and completing daily pre-use and post-use maintenance and safety checks. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), applicable construction regulations, company policies, and site procedures
Core Responsibilities
Field Safety Leadership & Compliance
- Ensuring safety and quality are at the forefront of every task
- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
- Perform daily pre-use and post-use safety and maintenance checks
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
- Loaders
- Dozers
- Telehandlers
- Graders
- Excavators
- Lodril
- Vibratory Hammers
- Other pieces of heavy equipment as required
- Able to follow site plans
- Work closely with the construction team to understand tasks and provide feedback
- Understand and have knowledge of equipment operating manuals
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
- Advise the Fleet Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, greasing, etc.
- Ensure equipment inspection, maintenance, and daily inspection documentation is completed and up to date
Education & Experience
- Equipment operator training/certification appropriate to the equipment being operated
- 3 to 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and crawler tractors
- Experience working on powerline, utility, transmission, or related infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence is considered an asset
- Valid Ontario Class AZ driver's licence with Z (air brake) endorsement is considered an asset
- Applicable crane operator certification/licensing or lifting equipment training is considered an asset
- Proven experience operating loaders, excavators, and skid steers
- Experience operating telehandlers, graders, dozers, Lodrils, vibratory hammers, and other heavy equipment is considered an asset
- Ability to read and follow site plans and work safely in active construction environments
- Strong understanding of equipment operating manuals, inspections, and preventative maintenance requirements
- Experience supporting powerline, transmission, utility, or civil construction projects is considered an asset
- Ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew while maintaining a strong safety focus
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely operate heavy equipment, including loaders, dozers, telehandlers, graders, excavators, and vibratory hammers, in compliance with applicable regulations and site procedures. Complete equipment inspections and routine maintenance, keep documentation current, and coordinate with the construction team and Fleet Foreman about work and repair needs.
Requirements
Requires appropriate equipment operator training or certification and 3 to 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and crawler tractors. Experience on utility or infrastructure projects is an asset, as are relevant Ontario driver's licences, crane or lifting equipment credentials, and the ability to follow site plans and work safely with a crew.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Loader Operation
- Excavator Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Dozer Operation
- Telehandler Operation
- Grader Operation
- Vibratory Hammer Operation
- Reading Site Plans
- Equipment Inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Cleaning and Greasing
- Construction Site Safety
- Safety Compliance
- Maintenance Documentation
Benefits
- Competitive Union Wages
- Union Benefits
- Living Allowance
- Full-Time Work
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Energy
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Heavy Equipment
- Loaders
- Dozers
- Telehandlers
- Graders
- Excavators
- Lodrils
- Vibratory Hammers
- Skid Steers
- Crawler Tractors
- Equipment Operator Training
- Equipment Certification
- Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Construction Regulations
- Site Plans
- Pre-Use Inspections
- Post-Use Inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Operating Manuals
- Maintenance Documentation
- Powerline Construction
- Transmission Infrastructure
- Utility Infrastructure
- Civil Construction
- Class G Driver's Licence
- Class AZ Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Crane Operator Certification
- Lifting Equipment Training
- IBEW Union