Excavator Operator

Kieswetter Excavating Inc.; St. Clements; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Company benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kieswetter Excavating Inc. in Ontario is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for sewer and site servicing, focusing on quality workmanship and safety. This role involves operating top-of-the-line equipment and requires relevant experience along with strong mechanical skills.

As a fourth-generation family-owned contractor, Kieswetter offers continuous year-round work, competitive wages, and benefits. Candidates will enjoy growth opportunities, extensive applications in civil projects, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Valid Ontario driver's license.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime.
• Safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment across various project functions.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment.
• Coordinate with crew and management for project planning.
• Recognize and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Previous experience operating heavy equipment

Strong mechanical skills

Strong communication skills

Physical strength and endurance

Education

Valid Ontario driver's license

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Sewer & Site Servicing, Bulk Excavation, Foundation Work

Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor and one of the Waterloo Region's leaders in excavating, site grading, and site servicing. We work on many of the area's highest-profile projects, and our operation runs on the latest GPS technology — from estimating through machine control — making us a recognized North American leader in technology adoption in our industry.

We're hiring skilled, motivated heavy equipment operators who take pride in their workmanship, their machines, and on-the-job safety. If that's you, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Operators Choose Kieswetter

• Fourth-generation, family-owned and operated.
• Best-in-class equipment and GPS/machine-control technology, kept well-maintained.
• Continuous, year-round work — including winter and spring for the right operators.
• Real growth: we promote from within.
• Competitive wages, benefits, and company perks.
• Exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil applications.

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy equipment across all functions of the sewer crew — mainline, laterals, dirt moving, and work in congested areas.
• Interpret grade stakes and execute to grade.
• Inspect, maintain, and care for assigned equipment.
• Coordinate with your crew and management, plan ahead, and stay aware of the full scope of the task.
• Organize project details, locates, and performance objectives.
• Recognize, communicate, and eliminate hazards in line with our Company Safety Program.
• Communicate discrepancies promptly and take on other tasks as needed.

What You Bring

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Valid Ontario driver's license.
• Ability to travel to job sites throughout Waterloo Region (some travel in Southern Ontario).
• Reliable, consistent attendance and willingness to work regular overtime.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction and work cooperatively.
• Physical strength and endurance to perform all duties safely.
• A safety-first mindset.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, with overtime and some weekend availability.
• 10–14-hour days depending on project demands.

Location: Primarily Waterloo Region, with some travel across Southern Ontario.