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Heavy equipment operator

@ Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc.

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Concord, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. is hiring a full-time heavy equipment operator for on-site work at various outdoor locations. The role involves operating a range of heavy equipment, performing pre-operational checks, and keeping required logs. The posting asks for a trades certificate or diploma, 2 to 3 years of experience, a valid driver's licence and a criminal record check, and offers disability benefits and a health care plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders and bulldozers
  • Conduct pre-operational checks and complete onboard logs
  • Perform minor repairs and clean and lubricate equipment
  • Operate GPS, two-way radios and computer-controlled equipment
  • Prepare accident reports

Requirements summary:

  • Trades certificate or diploma
  • 2 to 3 years of experience
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Criminal record check
  • Bondable

Tools & skills

BackhoeExcavatorFront end loaderBulldozerRollerAsphalt spreaderDump truckForkliftGPSTwo-way radio
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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Construction site, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsValid driver's licence
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
EducationTrade certificate (required)

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Job description
Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dusty

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls
  • Use Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) controls pattern
  • Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
  • Measure distance, volume, length and weight
  • Operate computer controlled equipment
  • Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
  • Complete onboard and other logs
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
  • Prepare accident reports
  • Secure special attachments to equipment
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
  • Perform minor repairs to equipment
  • Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

  • Backhoe excavator, loader
  • Bulldozer, large or small
  • Loader
  • Asphalt spreader
  • Roller
  • Operate forklift
  • Front end loader
  • Dump truck
  • Gravel or dump truck
  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
  • Bobcats

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Safety vest
  • Gloves

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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