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
- Work arrangement: Field-based equipment operation on active construction sites.
The Opportunity
Working under the direction of a Foreman or Lead Hand, the Heavy Equipment Operator supports construction activities through safe equipment operation, daily inspections, and routine maintenance. You will follow site plans, coordinate with the construction crew, and help keep equipment ready for use.
This opportunity suits an experienced operator who takes pride in careful equipment handling and dependable field work. You will operate a range of construction equipment while keeping safety, quality, and communication at the centre of each task.
Key Elements of the Role
- Operate loaders, dozers, telehandlers, graders, excavators, Lodrils, vibratory hammers, and other assigned equipment safely and efficiently, following applicable legislation, company policies, and site procedures.
- Complete daily pre-use and post-use safety and maintenance checks, and keep equipment inspection records accurate and up to date.
- Follow site plans and equipment operating manuals, working closely with the construction team to understand tasks and communicate field observations.
- Perform routine equipment care, including cleaning, greasing, and other assigned maintenance activities.
- Notify the Fleet Foreman of equipment defects, maintenance needs, and required repairs.
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored, and maintain a consistent focus on safety and quality throughout daily work.
What You’ll Bring
- An operator’s certificate from a licensed service provider.
- Three to five years of heavy equipment operating experience, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and crawler tractors.
- Ability to read and follow site plans, with a strong understanding of equipment operating manuals, inspections, and preventive maintenance requirements.
- Experience operating telehandlers, graders, dozers, Lodrils, vibratory hammers, and other heavy equipment is an asset.
- Experience on powerline, utility, transmission, or related infrastructure projects is a strong asset. Civil construction experience is also an asset.
- A Class 5 driver’s licence. A Class 1 or commercial driver’s licence (CDL) with an air brake endorsement is an asset.
- Crane operator certification or related lifting equipment qualifications are assets.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew while maintaining a strong safety focus in active work areas.
The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.
This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.
Base Pay Range
$32 - $41 USD
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.
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