Screening Plant/Crusher Operator

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Position Summary

The Screening Plant & Crusher Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring portable crushing and screening equipment while also supporting material handling using a loader. This role works as part of a mobile crew, travelling with the portable plant to various job sites across the Elora, Kitchener, and Waterloo areas based on project needs. The operator plays a key role in maintaining consistent production, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently, and performing basic maintenance and labour support tasks.

This is a seasonal, physically demanding, outdoor position that requires flexibility to work extended hours, typically 10-to-12-hour shifts during peak periods, in varying weather and site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor portable crushing and screening equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production
• Perform setup, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting of the plant as required on active job sites
• Safely operate a loader to feed material into the plant and support stockpiling activities
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and complete daily logs and required documentation
• Perform basic maintenance including cleaning, lubricating, and minor repairs on plant and equipment
• Maintain site cleanliness and perform general labour duties, including shoveling around belts and conveyors
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and participate in hazard assessments and safety meetings
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members to coordinate daily work and address issues
• Travel with the portable plant to various job sites and support operations wherever required

Requirements

Must Have

• Proven hands-on experience operating crushing and/or screening equipment in a construction, aggregates, or materials environment
• Valid G driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability and willingness to travel with the portable plant and work at various job sites
• Ability to work extended hours, including 10-to-12-hour shifts during peak season
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions

Nice to Have

• Experience operating a loader in a production or plant environment
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance or troubleshooting
• Experience working in portable plant operations or mobile crews
• Experience in construction or aggregates/materials operations

Compensation

$29.75 - $33.01 per hour

Culture

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by qualified personnel. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.