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Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer)
Traction
Toronto, ON
- £35 to £45 GBP / hour
- Full-time
Job Posting: Heavy Equipment Operator - Dozer (RSE Focused)
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)
Traction
Toronto, ON
- £35 to £45 GBP / hour
- Full-time
We are seeking a high-precision Heavy Equipment Operator specialized in Excavator operations to join our civil and industrial construction team. This role is designed for a professional who…
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)
Traction
Toronto, ON
- £35 to £45 GBP / hour
- Full-time
We are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator specialized in Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB) operations. This role is designed for a professional who holds or is…
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Excavator Operator - HiRail
RailWorks
Toronto, ON
Reporting to the Track Supervisor and Track Foreman, the Mini Tie Gang Hi-Rail Excavator Operator operates equipment in a safe manner to perform maintenance and construction activities in…
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heavy equipment operator
Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc.
Concord, ON
- Full-time
Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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Heavy equipment operator
Sibwest Inc.
Woodbridge, ON
- From $37 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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Heavy equipment operator
Public Disposal and Recycling Inc.
Kleinburg, ON
- From $42.05 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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Heavy equipment operator
Forest Contractors Ltd.
Woodbridge, ON
- $40 to $42 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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heavy equipment operator
Forest Group
Woodbridge, ON
- Full-time
Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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Heavy Equipment Operator - Winter
Clintar Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
- $30 to $35 CAD / hour
- Part-time
And we are looking for a seasoned Winter Heavy Equipment Operators to fill a current opening. As one of our Winter Heavy Equipment Operators, you will blend your professional winter…
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BACKHOE OPERATOR (SNOW REMOVAL)
D. Crupi & Sons Limited
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Our Heavy Equipment Operators have an incredibly important job as part of a team ensuring public safety and accessibility throughout the winter season in the City of Markham.
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Finish Grader Operator
Ledcor
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Valid CSTS 2020 certification required
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Asphalt Plant Operator
Forest Group
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
Heavy equipment operating experience is considered an asset.
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Backhoe Operator
Forest Group
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
We are currently looking for a Backhoe Operator to join our growing team!
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Heavy Equipment Operator
MGI Construction Corp.
Etobicoke, Ontario
- Full-time
This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and may be placed in one or all of these divisions depending on specialization, contextual demand,…

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Traction

Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)

Toronto, ON, Canada

£35 to £45 GBP / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: £35 to £45 GBP / hour
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Original job description

We are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator specialized in Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB) operations. This role is designed for a professional who holds or is looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).

The backhoe is often considered the "Swiss Army Knife" of the construction site, requiring an operator with exceptional spatial awareness and multi-functional technical ability. Whether you are a certified Journeyperson or a senior operator nearing the completion of your hours, you will be expected to work to the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS), executing both high-production loading and precision excavation tasks.

Core Responsibilities

In accordance with the national standards for the Heavy Equipment Operator trade, your primary duties include:

Dual-End Operation: Master the transition between loader and backhoe functions. Execute efficient front-end loading, stockpiling, and site cleanup while maintaining the ability to pivot for precision trenching and utility work.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform rigorous daily pre-trip inspections. Monitor hydraulic pressures, stabilizers, and wear on both the front bucket and rear boom/bucket assemblies.

Precision Excavation & Trenching: Dig to engineered specifications for utility lines, footings, and drainage systems. Ensure trench walls are stable and comply with provincial shoring and sloping regulations.

Lifting & Placing: Utilize the backhoe for lifting and placing pipes, manholes, and trench boxes. Calculate load capacities and utilize proper rigging techniques and signaling.

Site Restoration: Use the loader bucket and backhoe for backfilling, rough grading, and restoring sites to pre-excavation conditions.

Utility Safety: Operate safely around energized buried utilities. Coordinate with ground crews and "swampers" to ensure safe daylighting and avoidance of infrastructure.

Mentorship: If certified, provide technical coaching to junior operators. If finishing requirements, work with our Journeypersons to master Major Work Activities (MWAs) such as operating in tight urban corridors and complex multi-tool maneuvers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Certification Status: Must be a Journeyperson or a Senior Apprentice currently looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).

Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience operating various backhoe models (e.g., Cat 420, Case 580). Deep understanding of machine stability, center of gravity, and stabilizer deployment.

Safety Certifications: Valid Ground Disturbance Level 2, Trenching Safety, and WHMIS certifications are mandatory.

Physical Stamina: Ability to work long shifts, often in a cab that requires frequent twisting and repositioning to manage dual controls.

Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 license (Class 1 or 3 with Air Brake endorsement is preferred for equipment transport).

The Red Seal Standard

The Red Seal is Canada's mark of professional mastery in the heavy equipment trade. We support your career growth by providing:

The Path to Completion: For those finishing their RSE, we offer exposure to a wide range of tasks - from municipal roadwork to industrial site prep - ensuring you are fully prepared for the Interprovincial Exam.

Competitive Compensation: Top-tier wages that reflect your versatility as a multi-function operator and your commitment to national standards.

National Mobility: An RSE credential that ensures your skills are recognized and respected by elite contractors across every province and territory.

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Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Operator at Traction will run a backhoe and loader daily, digging trenches, lifting pipes and placing materials, and restoring sites. The role also includes pre-trip equipment checks and safe work around buried utilities with ground crews.

Requirements

Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward Red Seal Endorsement, with extensive backhoe experience. They must hold Ground Disturbance Level 2, Trenching Safety and WHMIS certifications, plus a valid Class 5 licence.

Skills

Backhoe operation
Front-end loader operation
Trenching
Excavation
Hydraulic systems monitoring
Machine stability and centre of gravity
Stabilizer deployment
Load calculation
Rigging
Signaling
Trench shoring and sloping
Utility line avoidance
Pre-trip inspection
Backfilling
Rough grading
Site restoration
Cat 420
Case 580
Ground Disturbance Level 2
Trenching Safety
WHMIS
Interprovincial Exam preparation

Keywords

heavy equipment operator
backhoe operator
tractor loader backhoe
TLB
loader operator
excavator
trenching
excavation
Red Seal
Red Seal Endorsement
RSOS
Journeyperson
construction equipment
Caterpillar 420
Case 580
ground disturbance
shoring
civil construction
utility work
site restoration

Seniority

Mid level

Licences and certifications

Red Seal Endorsement
Ground Disturbance Level 2
Trenching Safety
WHMIS
Class 5

Tools

backhoe
tractor loader backhoe
front-end loader
rigging equipment

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