Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

A heavy construction company is seeking a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator in Calgary, AB. Responsibilities include operating graders, milling machines, and rollers, performing maintenance and ensuring safety procedures are followed. The job offers competitive pay ranging from $32 to $37 per hour, with seasonal full-time hours. Applicants should have basic English skills and at least one year of relevant experience.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Basic English language skills.
• At least 1 year of related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 23 kg.

Responsibilities

• Level and spread materials for grading and finishing.
• Operate the milling machine and assist with inspections.
• Lay and level hot mix asphalt using hand controls.
• Compact asphalt with roller equipment.
• Perform maintenance on equipment.

Skills

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: $32-$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, and Vision care benefits.
• 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 performs 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]

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