Posted 4 months ago
Heavy Equipment Operator
@ Rockport Commercial Inc.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Rockport Commercial Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for commercial and multi-family excavation. The role runs dozers, excavators, skid steers and loaders, uses GPS machine control and blueprints, and includes manual labour, equipment maintenance and winter snow removal. Full-time, with a higher wage for Class 1 drivers with lowbed experience.
Responsibilities:
- Operate dozers, excavators, skid steers and loaders precisely
- Use GPS machine control and blueprints to hit exact elevations
- Haul equipment by lowbed or end dump (Class 1 applicants)
- Perform daily greasing, cleaning and minor on-site repairs
- Assist with groundwork, hand digging and site maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Proven commercial excavation or site development experience
- Advanced ability to read site plans and elevations
- GPS system experience (significant asset)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and team-first attitude
- Clean driver's abstract and valid driver's licence
- Reliable vehicle and on-call availability for winter
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Clean driver's abstract |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
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Rockport Commercial Inc.
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Full company description
Rockport Commercial Inc. is a Construction Management Company headquartered out of Winnipeg Manitoba. Specializing in Commercial and Multifamily Construction.
- LinkedIn followers
- 231
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5
- Reported office locations
- 62 Don Valley Pkwy, Sunnyside, Manitoba R5R, CA
- Other recorded names
- Rockport Commercial Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Rockport Commercial Inc. is a Construction Management Company headquartered out of Winnipeg Manitoba. Specializing in Commercial and Multifamily Construction.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Sunnyside, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 40 |
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Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
Rockport Commercial is a premier construction firm specializing in commercial and multi-family excavation. We pride ourselves on a high-performance culture and a fleet of brand-new, top-tier equipment. We treat our machinery with extreme care and seek operators who share that same level of pride and technical excellence.
About The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled, versatile Heavy Equipment Operator who thrives on variety and precision. This position requires someone who can seamlessly transition between multiple machines, lead with technical expertise in GPS and blueprint reading, and step in with manual labour when needed to keep the site moving.
Note for Class 1 Drivers: We are looking for an operator who can haul their own equipment. A higher wage scale is offered for candidates with a Class 1 license and lowbed experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Precision Operation: Expertly run a variety of equipment including Dozers, Excavators, Skid Steers, and Loaders.
- Technical Accuracy: Utilize GPS machine control and interpret blueprints to hit exact elevations independently.
- Equipment Hauling: (For Class 1 applicants) Load, secure, and haul equipment to and from job sites using a lowbed or end dump.
- Mechanical Ownership: Treat our brand-new equipment as your own. This includes mandatory daily greasing and cleaning to maintain our high standards.
- On Site Problem Solving: Use your mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment issues on-site to ensure zero downtime.
- Manual Labor: Be a team player willing to assist with groundwork, hand-digging, and site maintenance when machine work is not required.
- Winter Response: Maintain availability at any hour for emergency snow removal and hauling during the winter.
- Reporting: Maintain professional communication and report directly to the Excavation Manager.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience in commercial excavation or site development.
- Experience with GPS systems is considered a significant asset.
- Advanced ability to read and interpret site plans and elevations.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a "team-first" attitude.
- Reliable on-call availability for winter operations.
- A Clean Driver’s Abstract and valid driver’s license.
- A reliable vehicle to get to job sites.
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