Posted 5 months ago
Road Grinder Operator
@ The Forest Group
Vaughan, Ontario
Overview
The Forest Group is hiring a full-time, seasonal Asphalt Milling Machine Operator (Road Grinder) for municipal, commercial and heavy civil road projects in the GTA and surrounding areas. The work involves operating large cold planer machines to perform depth-controlled milling, with daily inspections and coordination with crews and truck drivers. The posting requires 2–3 years of milling experience, an valid driver's licence, and willingness to work long hours, nights and weekends, and offers a competitive hourly wage with overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Operate large asphalt milling and road grinder machines to project depth specifications
- Perform daily pre-trip and equipment inspections
- Coordinate with ground crews, truck drivers and supervisors
- Follow health and safety policies and traffic control plans
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2–3 years operating asphalt milling or road grinder equipment
- Experience with large cold planers such as Wirtgen, CAT or Roadtec
- Valid driver's licence (AZ/DZ an asset)
- Ability to work long hours, nights and weekends
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-06
- 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 | evening, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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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
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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 |
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Asphalt Milling Machine Operator (Road Grinder)
Location: GTA & surrounding areas
Employment Type: Full Time/Seasonal
Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Asphalt Milling Machine Operator (Road Grinder) to operate large asphalt milling / cold planer machines on municipal, commercial, and heavy civil road construction projects.
This role is ideal for a skilled operator who takes pride in precision work, equipment care, and safe jobsite execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate large asphalt milling / road grinder machines safely and efficiently
- Perform depth-controlled milling in accordance with project specifications
- Conduct daily pre-trip and equipment inspections
- Work closely with ground crews, truck drivers, and supervisors to ensure smooth operations
- Follow all health & safety policies, traffic control plans, and site procedures
- Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas
- Report mechanical issues, deficiencies, or hazards immediately
- Complete required documentation (inspection logs, work tickets, etc.)
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years experience operating asphalt milling / road grinder equipment
- Experience with large cold planer machines (e.g., Wirtgen, CAT, Roadtec or similar)
- Valid driver’s licence (AZ/DZ an asset)
- Strong understanding of road construction environments
- Ability to work long hours, nights, and weekends as required
- Physically capable of working in outdoor construction conditions
- Strong communication skills and a safety-first mindset
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Steady work with reputable road construction projects
- Well-maintained equipment
- Professional, safety-focused team environment
- Opportunity for long-term employment and advancement
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