Equipment Operator (Excavator)

Tri Core Projects Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared health benefits (Dental, Parapl

RRSP Contributions with Company Match

Opportunities for advancement

Paid Vacation

Banked Hour Program

Educational Scholarship Opportunities

Paid Travel and Accommodations (Work A

10% Premium for Extended Work Away

Planned Social Company Events

Job summary

Tri Core Projects Ltd. is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator for our Underground division based in Winnipeg, MB. The role involves operating heavy equipment on water and sewer projects, with opportunities for long-term growth within the company.

Standard hours are 10 per day, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, with travel to project sites as needed. Must pass a Criminal Background Check and hold a Class 5 license. Safety and reliability are essential in this physically demanding position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Background Check for work on secure job sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites located outside city limits.
• Physically fit and capable of the demands of the job, including frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, and crawling.
• Working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel and co-workers.
• Identify, report and correct hazards.
• Perform pre-operational equipment inspections.
• Operate equipment such as hydraulic excavator, dozer, loader, backhoe and skid-steer.
• Comply with all safety requirements of the job.
• Report to Site Superintendent / Supervisor.

Skills

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Criminal Background Check required

Willingness to travel

Tools

Class 5 Driver's License

Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

Operations - Underground Full Time Winnipeg, MB $34 - $40 CAD per hour

Tri-Core Projects Ltd. is a Manitoba-based full service civil and environmental construction company that has been proudly operating since 2003. Our operations include demolition, site preparation, excavation, underground service installation, remediation services, telecom, and special projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer who believes that people are our most important asset and strives to attract and retain a diverse workforce. As such, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of a visible minority.

Position Overview: Equipment Operator

Our Underground division is looking to hire an experienced Equipment Operator to work on project sites in various locations. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in water and sewer (heavy civil construction) and is eager to continue a long-term career within the construction industry. Tri-Core Projects' employees are often presented with opportunities to develop within the company, so if you have relevant operating experience and are willing to learn and grow with us, don't hesitate -

Hours of Work

Standard of 10 hours/day between 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (subject to change based on work schedule and season)

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

• Safe operation of equipment
• Effectively communicate with all site personnel and co-workers
• Identify, report, and correct hazards
• Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal
• Operate equipment such as hydraulic excavator, dozer, loader, backhoe, skid-steer
• Complying with all safety requirements of the job
• Reporting to Site Superintendent / Supervisor
• Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections on SiteDocs.
• Handle and transport job materials within the work areas
• Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Background Check for work on secure job sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites located outside city limits.
• Physically fit and capable of performing the demands of the job, including:
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, and crawling.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

Preferred Qualifications & Assets

• Valid Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake (Q) Endorsement is considered an asset.
• Experience operating a variety of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, loaders, backhoes, tandem truck, picker trucks and rock trucks.

The ideal candidate has the ability to

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with supervisors and crew.
• Think logically about work at hand and compare site conditions with project designs.
• Travel where projects dictate (in-town and out-of-town projects)
• Detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections as appropriate
• Work in all weather conditions and various locations
• Work long and unpredictable hours
• Sit or stand for long periods

Benefits and Perks of Working at Tri-Core Projects

• Shared health benefits (Dental, Paramedical, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, etc.)
• RRSP Contributions with Company Matching portion available after 12 months
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid Vacation
• Banked Hour Program
• Educational Scholarship Opportunities (for Family Members)
• Paid Travel and Accommodations (for Work Away from Home)
• A 10% Premium for Extended Work Away from Home
• Planned Social Company Events (Golf Tournament, Christmas Party, etc.)

If you are an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who is interested in being a part of our great team, then we want to hear from you! We thank all applicants, but we will only contact those short-listed for interviews and those who are eligible to work in Canada.