Civil Utility - Heavy Equipment Operator

Onni Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Annual education allowance

Referral program

Team-building events

Gym access

Job summary

Onni is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Vancouver to support excavation work across development projects. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, and compaction equipment, while ensuring safe, efficient material handling and stockpiling.

Candidates should have 3+ years in civil construction, a valid BC driver’s license, and the ability to distinguish soil types. This role offers competitive pay and robust benefits within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in civil construction.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Ability to differentiate soil types and plan ahead.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators to strip material, stockpile with proper slopes, and load into haul trucks.
• Operate bulldozers to grade soil in appropriate lift thicknesses.
• Operate vibratory drum compaction equipment per engineer recommendations.
• Work near existing utilities and maintain equipment with routine checks.
• Communicate via two-way radio and maintain site safety protocols.

Skills

Equipment operation

Excavation

Bulldozers

Education

Grade 12 Education

Job description

Job Description: We're looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to bring their expertise to one of Vancouver’s most exciting developments. This role will play a key role in excavation work on any of our large development projects in either Tsawassen, South Cambie, or Pitt Meadows. If you thrive in fast-paced construction environments, are self-motivated, can differentiate between soil types, and have previous experience operating a variety of equipment, including Excavators, Bulldozers, and Compactors, this role could be for you!

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
• Free access to a fully equipped gym
• Friends-and-family rates for hospitality brands.

What You Will Do:

• Operate excavators to strip material from native ground, stockpile efficiently and with proper slopes, excavate ditches, load material into haul trucks, receive material from haul trucks and place for compaction
• Operate bulldozers to efficiently grade soil material in appropriate lift thicknesses
• Operate vibratory drum compaction equipment to compact as per the Geotechnical Engineer's recommendations
• Operate machinery within close vicinity of existing utilities
• Safely operate Street Sweeper to efficiently remove soil and rocks from municipal roads
• Clean and lubricate equipment, refill tanks, and conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Operate 2-way radio devices and other communication equipment
• Occasional physical and non-physical labour associated with the jobsite

What you bring:

• Grade 12 Education
• At least 3 years of experience in the civil construction industry operating heavy equipment
• Valid BC driver's license
• Possess knowledge of site grading concepts
• Possess the ability to differentiate between different soil types
• Self-motivated and the ability to plan ahead

Salary Range: $38-50/hour

About The Company:

Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.