Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description

This role involves safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and rollers on civil construction projects across multiple sites from Vancouver to Maple Ridge. You will work around underground and above-ground utilities, support stormwater and civil infrastructure work, and perform general labor tasks as needed. The position requires a hands-on operator who is comfortable working in changing site conditions, performing equipment inspections, and contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused crew.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, skid steers, and rollers safely and efficiently on civil construction sites.
• Work around underground and above-ground utilities with a strong focus on safety and damage prevention.
• Perform mainline and underground work related to civil construction and stormwater infrastructure.
• Sort materials on site and load trucks accurately and efficiently.
• Dig trenches and excavations to specified depths and alignments for utilities and other civil works.
• Carry out general labor tasks, including shoveling, raking, and site clean-up, as required.
• Clean equipment tracks and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Identify and report equipment defects or maintenance needs promptly.
• Assist with site setup and demobilization as projects move between locations.
• Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily duties.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other trades to coordinate work and maintain safe operations.
• Follow all site safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work productively in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, including muddy and uneven terrain.
• Support project activities at various sites, including locations such as UBC and East Maple Ridge, as project needs change.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience operating an excavator on civil construction projects.
• Proficiency operating heavy equipment such as excavators and skid steers.
• Experience working on mainline and underground utilities, including civil and stormwater infrastructure.
• Ability and willingness to perform general labor tasks in addition to equipment operation.
• Experience cleaning equipment tracks and performing thorough pre-trip inspections.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs as part of regular duties.
• Ownership and use of required PPE, including 6" steel-toed boots, safety glasses, protective gloves, hard hat, and high-visibility vest.
• Access to a reliable car for travel between changing job sites.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate work and maintain a safe job site.
• Comfort working in all types of weather conditions, indoors and outdoors, including muddy and uneven ground.
• Understanding of working around underground utilities and adherence to safe digging practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating rollers on civil construction sites.
• Forklift experience in a construction or industrial environment.
• Previous exposure to or experience in pipelaying and civil construction activities.
• Experience working with stormwater systems and related civil infrastructure.
• Willingness to learn from mentorship and develop skills on a variety of equipment.
• Flexibility to move between different sites as project needs change.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a performance-driven environment that offers overtime opportunities, extended health benefits, and a structured retirement savings program with a 3% RRSP contribution after one year of employment. The organization supports professional growth through mentorship and the ability to sign off on hours, helping you build and document your experience. You will work with a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous skill development, while gaining exposure to a variety of civil construction projects across multiple locations.

Work Environment

The work environment is field-based and dynamic, with projects located across multiple sites from UBC to East Maple Ridge, including parking lots and school settings. You will primarily work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, cold, heat, and muddy terrain, and must be comfortable working on active construction sites where conditions change frequently. Sites move often, so you will travel between locations as projects progress. The role may involve both indoor and outdoor tasks, depending on the project stage and location. Personal protective equipment is mandatory, including 6" steel-toed boots, safety glasses, protective gloves, a hard hat, and a high-visibility vest, to ensure safety in a busy civil construction environment. Overtime may be available depending on project demands, and the work involves regular physical activity, equipment operation, and collaboration with a field crew.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnaby, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.