Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

McBride Career Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Alberta is seeking a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator for a seasonal, full-time position. The operator will perform duties across various locations in the Calgary area, including operating graders, milling machines, and asphalt rollers. Successful candidates must have at least one year of related experience and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. A competitive hourly wage is offered alongside benefits including medical, dental, and RRSP match.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance benefits

Vision care benefits

RRSP match

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience in heavy construction.
• Ability to handle physically demanding work and heavy loads (up to 50 lbs).
• Experience with graders, milling machines, screeds, and asphalt rollers.

Responsibilities

• Level and spread material like dirt and gravel.
• Control milling machines and conduct daily inspections.
• Lay, spread, and level hot mix asphalt.
• Compact freshly laid asphalt to the desired finishing.

Skills

Basic English

Dependability

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Steel‑toed safety boots

Job description

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

• Employer: Con Site Construction Limited o/a ConSite Construction Ltd.
• Business address: 117 High Plains Place, Rocky View County, AB T4A 0W7
• Job Location: Based in Calgary, AB, work in various locations in the Calgary area; travel expenses are covered by the employer.
• Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal, full‑time (30 to 60 hours per week, weather dependent), Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime
• Wage: $34‑$37/hour (based on skills and experience/salary increases as per the company’s policy)
• Benefits: Disability benefits, Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Life insurance benefits, Vision care benefits and RRSP match.
• Vacancies: 14
• Anticipated start date: Spring 2026 (Actual start date is weather‑dependent)

Job Requirements

• Language: Basic English
• Experience: 1 year of related experience
• Area of Work: Road construction, Civil and commercial (road and bridge construction, etc.), Roads and bridges, Fine grading and finishing, Rough grading, Asphalt finishing
• Equipment experience: Graders, Milling Machines, Screeds, or Asphalt Rollers
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads (Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)), Bending, crouching, kneeling, Standing for extended periods, Attention to detail
• Work Site Environment: Outdoors
• Personal Suitability: Dependability, Team player, Accurate
• Tools and Equipment: Steel‑toed safety boots

Duties

• Grader Operator will level and spread material such as dirt and gravel to achieve the required fine grading and finishing.
• Milling Machine Operator will control the milling machine and signal the dump trucks and ensure that the trucks are not overloaded. The operator will also help to change the mills’ teeth as well as perform daily inspections and maintenance on the mill.
• Screed Operator will lay, spread, and level hot mix asphalt on roads and other surfaces. They will operate asphalt hand controls and set up auto sensors to achieve the appropriate grade on the finished surface.
• Roller Operator will compact freshly laid asphalt to the desired finishing.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Operate computer‑controlled equipment.
• Conduct pre‑operational checks on equipment.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.
• Must participate and adhere to all safety rules and procedures.

How to Apply

• By email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.