Equipment Operator

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Location: Major infrastructure projects across Ontario.
• Work arrangement: On-site - rotation
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Union: IBEW-represented position with competitive union wages and benefits.
• Schedule: 21 days on / 7 days off, working ten-hour shifts, six days per week, with Sundays off.
• Travel support: $200 per day living allowance.

The Opportunity

Working under the direction of a Foreman or Lead Hand, the Equipment Operator supports construction activities through the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment. You will follow site plans, complete daily equipment checks, and maintain equipment in accordance with operating requirements, company policies, and site procedures.

This opportunity suits an experienced operator who values reliable equipment operation and working closely with a construction crew. You will work with a range of heavy equipment on major infrastructure projects across Ontario, with opportunities for growth in an organization that places a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Key Elements of the Role

• Operate heavy equipment as assigned, including loaders, dozers, telehandlers, graders, excavators, Lodrils, and vibratory hammers.
• Follow site plans, equipment operating manuals, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable construction regulations, company policies, and site procedures.
• Perform daily pre-use and post-use safety and maintenance checks, keeping safety and quality central to each task.
• Work closely with the construction team to understand assigned tasks, coordinate equipment activities, and provide feedback on field requirements.
• Complete routine cleaning, greasing, and maintenance, and advise the Fleet Foreman of maintenance or repair requirements.
• Maintain complete and current equipment inspection, maintenance, and daily check documentation.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.

What You’ll Bring

• Equipment operator training or certification appropriate to the equipment being operated.
• Three to five years of experience operating heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and crawler tractors.
• Ability to read and follow site plans and work effectively with a construction crew while maintaining a strong safety focus.
• Strong understanding of equipment operating manuals, inspections, and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Experience operating telehandlers, graders, dozers, Lodrils, vibratory hammers, and other heavy equipment is an asset.
• Experience on powerline, utility, transmission, civil construction, or related infrastructure projects is an asset.
• An Ontario Class G driver’s licence or Class AZ licence with a Z (air brake) endorsement is an asset.
• Applicable crane operator certification or licensing, or lifting equipment training, is an asset.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.