Heavy Equipment Operator – Sewer & Site Servicing, Bulk Excavation, Foundation Work:
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor and one of the Waterloo Region's leaders in excavating, site grading, and site servicing. We work on many of the area's highest-profile projects, and our operation runs on the latest GPS technology - from estimating through machine control - making us a recognized North American leader in technology adoption in our industry.
We're hiring skilled, motivated heavy equipment operators who take pride in their workmanship, their machines, and on-the-job safety. If that's you, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Operators Choose Kieswetter
- Fourth-generation, family-owned and operated.
- Best-in-class equipment and GPS/machine-control technology, kept well-maintained.
- Continuous, year-round work - including winter and spring for the right operators.
- Real growth: we promote from within.
- Competitive wages, benefits, and company perks.
- Exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil applications.
What You'll Do
- Operate heavy equipment across all functions of the sewer crew - mainline, laterals, dirt moving, and work in congested areas.
- Interpret grade stakes and execute to grade.
- Inspect, maintain, and care for assigned equipment.
- Coordinate with your crew and management, plan ahead, and stay aware of the full scope of the task.
- Organize project details, locates, and performance objectives.
- Recognize, communicate, and eliminate hazards in line with our Company Safety Program.
- Communicate discrepancies promptly and take on other tasks as needed.
What You Bring
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
- Strong mechanical skills.
- Valid Ontario driver's license.
- Ability to travel to job sites throughout Waterloo Region (some travel in Southern Ontario).
- Reliable, consistent attendance and willingness to work regular overtime.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction and work cooperatively.
- Physical strength and endurance to perform all duties safely.
- A safety-first mindset.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, with overtime and some weekend availability.
- 10–14-hour days depending on project demands.
Location: Primarily Waterloo Region, with some travel across Southern Ontario.
