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Civil Equipment Operator
Highbridge Human Capital. Safely and efficiently operate excavators and dozers in an active civil construction environment .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Safely and efficiently operate excavators and dozers in an active civil construction environment
- Perform excavation, trenching, ditching, backfilling, stripping, stockpiling, and general earthmoving activities
- Complete rough and finish grading as required
- Construct and maintain roads, pads, slopes, ditches, and other civil earthworks
- Work safely around underground and overhead utilities
- Follow grade stakes, elevations, drawings, and direction provided by supervisors and grade personnel
- Perform daily equipment inspections and pre-use checks
- Identify and report equipment defects, maintenance requirements, and safety concerns
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and assist with basic preventative maintenance when required
- Work effectively around ground personnel, spotters, trucks, and other heavy equipment
- Follow established safe work procedures, site rules, and project-specific requirements
- Participate in toolbox meetings, hazard assessments, FLHAs, and other required safety activities
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and other crew members
- Perform additional duties as required to support the civil construction team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience operating excavators and dozers in civil construction, earthworks, or a comparable environment
- Ability to operate equipment safely, efficiently, and productively
- Experience working around active equipment and construction crews
- Understanding of safe excavation and earthmoving practices
- Ability to follow grades, stakes, and directions from supervisors
- Strong awareness of surroundings and commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and ground conditions
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to the work location, where required
- Ability to work extended shifts when required
- Ability to safely enter and exit heavy equipment throughout the shift
- Ability to perform routine equipment inspections
- Ability to work in environments involving noise, dust, vibration, uneven terrain, and moving equipment
- Ability to meet applicable site and project requirements
- Grader operating experience is an asset but is not required
- Experience with GPS or machine-control systems is an asset
- Experience with finish grading is an asset
- Experience performing road construction, site development, underground utilities, or large-scale earthworks is an asset
- CSTS/CSO or other recognized construction safety training is an asset
- Ground Disturbance training is an asset
- First Aid certification is an asset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience
- Performance-based incentive tied to project, company, and individual outcomes
- Consistent hours and strong earning potential through a diverse portfolio of heavy civil projects across Western Canada
- Travel expenses and project-related accommodations provided in accordance with company policy
- Retirement/RRSP matching program or equivalent company retirement contribution
- Paid vacation and statutory holiday compensation