Equipment Operator (RBD)
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: On-site - rotation
- Schedule: Project-based schedule, initially anticipated to be six days on / one day off.
- Travel: Travel and relocation to project sites are required as assignments demand.
- Travel support: Eligible for a $200 per day living-out allowance (LOA), where applicable while working away from home.
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 safety and maintenance checks, and work closely with the construction team to support field operations.
This opportunity suits an experienced operator who takes pride in safe operation, equipment care, and teamwork. You will work with equipment ranging from backhoes and excavators to radial boom derricks while contributing to quality construction work and keeping equipment ready for use.
Key Elements of the Role
- Operate assigned equipment, including backhoes, skid steers, mini excavators, radial boom derricks (digger trucks), excavators, and other equipment as required.
- Follow site plans, equipment operating manuals, and applicable legislation, policies, and procedures, keeping safety and quality central to each task.
- Perform daily pre-use and post-use safety and maintenance checks.
- Work closely with the construction team to understand assigned tasks and provide feedback on equipment and field requirements.
- Complete routine cleaning, greasing, and maintenance, and advise the Fleet Foreman of maintenance or repair requirements.
- Keep equipment documentation current and complete daily inspection records.
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
What You’ll Bring
- An operator’s certificate from a licensed service provider.
- Three to five years of experience operating heavy equipment, including excavators, crawler tractors, and loaders.
- A valid driver’s licence and an acceptable driver’s abstract, maintained throughout employment.
- A Class 3 (DZ) or Class 1 (AZ) licence with air brakes is an asset.
- Experience with all or most of the equipment used in the role, including backhoes, skid steers, mini excavators, and radial boom derricks, is an asset.
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
$38 - $49 CAD
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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