Posted 3 months ago
Backhoe Operator
@ The Forest Group
Vaughan, Ontario
Overview
The Forest Group is hiring a Backhoe Operator for full-time work on exterior construction sites in the Greater Toronto Area, reporting to Site Supervisors. The role involves removing concrete curbs and sidewalks, bulk excavation, grading and site cleanup, and requires at least 2 years of backhoe experience and a valid driver's licence. The posting offers a competitive compensation package with a performance bonus, benefits, and an RRSP with employer matching.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a backhoe to remove concrete curbs and sidewalks
- Bulk excavation and loading trucks for disposal
- Fine and finished grading work
- Daily circle check on equipment and vehicles
- General labour and site cleanup
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years operating a backhoe
- Construction industry experience with willingness to learn
- Concrete removal and/or road work experience required
- Valid driver's licence
- Safety-conscious demeanor
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, Veterans, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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The Forest Group
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For 30+ years, Forest has delivered superior quality asphalt, concrete, restoration, landscaping & snow removal services
Full company description
We are a company that stands on integrity with over 30 years of experience in superior quality asphalt and concrete services led by performance-driven results. We have a proven history of providing top-tier construction services for a wide range of projects, from commercial to residential. Our team is fully equipped to meet our clients' needs, offering services such as concrete and asphalt paving, building restoration, and 24-hour site servicing. Our mission is to create strong foundations through trust, utilizing the best equipment and standards in the industry We are leaders who set new standards.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,449
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 138
- Reported office locations
- 240 Chrislea Road, Third Floor, vaughan, Ontario L4L 8V1, CA
- 8 Cadetta Road, Brampton, Ontario L6P 0X4, CA
- 10 Freshway Drive, Toronto, Ontario, CA
- 240 Chrislea Road, Third Floor, vaughan, Ontario L4L 8V1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Forest Group
- Specialties
- Asphalt Paving
- Building Restoration
- Interlock Paving
- Concrete Paving
- Landscape Construction
- Winter Snow Service
- 24 Hour Emergency Service
- and Watermain Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
We are a company that stands on integrity with over 30 years of experience in superior quality asphalt and concrete services led by performance-driven results. We have a proven history of providing top-tier construction services for a wide range of projects, from commercial to residential. Our team is fully equipped to meet our clients' needs, offering services such as concrete and asphalt paving, building…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1994 |
| Specialties | Asphalt PavingBuilding RestorationInterlock PavingConcrete PavingLandscape ConstructionWinter Snow Service24 Hour Emergency Serviceand Watermain Repair |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
| View page |
Heavy Equipment Operators
Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed companies, The Forest Group is a vertically integrated diversified group of companies offering exterior construction material supply and services within the Greater Toronto Area. Focused on asphalt paving, concrete, landscape construction and other exterior construction, Forest has provided quality solutions for over 30 years.
We are currently looking for a Backhoe Operator to join our growing team!
Reporting directly to the Site Supervisors, The Backhoe Operator will be responsible for performing a variety of construction tasks using a backhoe.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Using a Backhoe to remove concrete curbs and sidewalks on roads and parking lots.
- Bulk excavation and loading trucks for disposal
- Fine and finished grading work
- Following equipment maintenance schedule as required.
- Performing a daily circle check on equipment and vehicles.
- General labour duties such as preparing materials and clean up of site area.
- Other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisors
Qualified candidates will possess:
· Minimum 2 years experience operating a backhoe
· Experience in the construction industry with a willingness to learn
· Experience in concrete removal and/or road work is a requirement.
· Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment
· A safety conscious demeanor and willingness to adhere to company safety policies, practices and procedures.
· A positive attitude and willingness to work as a part of a team
· Valid driver’s license
Why join The Forest Group?
- We offer a competitive compensation package with the potential for a performance-based bonus. Compensation will vary based on applicants’ experience and qualifications
- We provide a competitive benefits package including but not limited to; medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits (i.e massage, physiotherapy, etc.).
- We offer a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer matching.
- Opportunity for significant career development due to continual growth.
- A strong company culture and work life balance.
The Forest Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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