Posted 7 months ago
Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)
@ Traction
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Traction is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator specialized in excavators for civil and industrial construction work. The role covers trenching, basement excavation, slope stabilization and lifting with GPS grade-control machines, for a Journeyperson or a senior apprentice finishing Red Seal requirements. The posting states full-time employment and top-tier wages.
Responsibilities:
- Daily pre-trip inspections and equipment maintenance
- Precision trenching, excavation and slope stabilization
- Operation of 2D and 3D GPS grade-control machines
- Safe lifting and rigging of pipe, manholes and trench boxes
- Working near live utilities and coordinating with ground crews
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson or senior apprentice finishing Red Seal requirements
- Extensive excavator experience, mini to 30-80+ ton class
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Ground Disturbance Level 2, trenching safety and rigging certifications preferred
- Ability to work long shifts in all Canadian weather
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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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 |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Endorsement, Class 5, Ground Disturbance Level 2, Trenching Safety, Rigging/Signaling |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Traction
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Traction is the largest network of heavy vehicle replacement parts and accessories stores in Canada.
Full company description
Traction is Canada's largest network of stores that sell parts, accessories, tools, and equipment for trucks and trailers. It's also the only network that's present from coast to coast with more than 120 stores. The Traction network, which is part of UAP’s Heavy Vehicle Parts Division (HVPD), offers more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 suppliers dedicated to trucks and trailers. In every Traction store, you can count on the expertise and service of heavy vehicles specialists. The Traction network serves single truck operators as well as businesses with fleets of several thousand trucks and trailers. Traction services all sectors, including freight transportation, public services, construction, mining, forestry, passenger transportation, to name a few.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,924
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 84
- Other recorded names
- Traction
- Specialties
- heavy vehicule
- vehicule parts
- stores
- and Retail
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Traction is Canada's largest network of stores that sell parts, accessories, tools, and equipment for trucks and trailers. It's also the only network that's present from coast to coast with more than 120 stores. The Traction network, which is part of UAP’s Heavy Vehicle Parts Division (HVPD), offers more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 suppliers dedicated to trucks and trailers. In every Traction store, you…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2000 |
| Specialties | heavy vehiculevehicule partsstoresand Retail |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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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 holds or is looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).
In the Canadian construction sector, a Red Seal excavator operator is more than a machine driver; they are a technical expert in earthmoving, trenching safety, and load management. Whether you are an experienced Journeyperson or a senior apprentice nearing the end of your hours, you will be expected to perform to the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS), delivering efficient production while maintaining the highest safety standards on the site.
Core Responsibilities
In accordance with the national standards for the Heavy Equipment Operator trade, your primary duties include:
Equipment Maintenance: Perform comprehensive daily pre-trip inspections (walk-arounds). Monitor hydraulic systems, undercarriage integrity, and attachment wear (buckets, thumbs, hammers).
Precision Digging: Execute complex tasks including trenching for utilities, basement excavations, and slope stabilization. Maintain grade with extreme accuracy to minimize over-digging.
Technology Integration: Operate machines equipped with 2D and 3D GPS grade-control systems (e.g., Leica, Topcon) to ensure adherence to engineered digital models.
Lifting & Rigging: Perform safe lifting operations of heavy materials (pipe, manholes, trench boxes). Calculate load weights and work within the machine’s lift capacity charts.
Attachment Mastery: Efficiently swap and operate various attachments, such as hydraulic breakers, shears, grapples, and plate compactors.
Underground Utility Safety: Work in close proximity to live utilities. Interpret locate sheets and coordinate with ground crews for safe "daylighting" of existing 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 specialized marine work or deep-trenching shoring protocols.
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 excavators ranging from mini-units to large-scale production machines (30-80+ ton class).
Safety Certifications: Valid Ground Disturbance Level 2, Trenching Safety, and Rigging/Signaling certifications are highly preferred.
Physical Stamina: Ability to maintain focus during long shifts in a high-vibration environment and work in all Canadian weather conditions.
Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 license (Class 1 or 3 is an asset for transporting machinery).
The Red Seal Standard
The Red Seal is Canada's mark of professional mastery in heavy equipment. We support your career by providing:
The Path to Completion: For those finishing their RSE, we offer exposure to a wide range of projects—from urban utility work to large-scale mass excavations—ensuring you have the broad experience needed for the Interprovincial Exam.
Competitive Compensation: Top-tier wages that recognize your technical skill and the high responsibility of operating high-value assets.
National Mobility: An RSE credential that ensures your skills are recognized by elite contractors in every province and territory across Canada.
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