Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

McBride Career Group Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Disability

Extended Medical

Life Insurance

Job summary

Rulam Contracting Ltd. is seeking a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator based in Acheson, AB, with travel to Edmonton-area sites. Seasonal, full-time role offering 40–70 hours per week and overtime; travel expenses covered for non-Edmonton locations, with relocation assistance for out-of-province applicants.

Wage ranges from $34.00 to $38.00 per hour depending on skills and experience, with salary increases and bonuses based on performance. Start date slated for Spring 2027, weather-dependent.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• Basic English language required.
• Physically able to handle heavy loads and operate outdoors in dusty/noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate GPS and other navigation equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Monitor safety conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Employer: Rulam Contracting Ltd.

Business Address: 11175 – 255 Street Acheson, Alberta, T7X 6C9

Job Location:

• Based in Acheson, AB
• The position requires travel to various locations in the Acheson/Edmonton and surrounding areas.
• Travel expenses are covered by the employer for travel outside the Edmonton area.
• Financial assistance for relocation available for out-of-province applicants, per company policy

Wage:

• $34.00 to $38.00/hour (based on skills and experience)
• Salary increases and bonuses based on performance, per company policy

Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal employment, full-time, 40 to 70 hours per week (weather dependent), Overtime, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend

Benefits: Dental, Disability, Extended Medical, Life Insurance.

Vacancies: 20

Anticipated start date: Spring 2027 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Job requirements:

Language: Basic English

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent training

Type of Heavy Equipment Operated: Asphalt Spreader, Paver, Roller, Grader, Compactor, Screed

Area of Work: Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction, Road construction, Asphalt finishing, Fine grading and finishing, Rough grading, Sub-grade rolling

Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dusty, Noisy, Traffic

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg/50 lbs), Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment

Personal Suitability: Team Player, Accurate

Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Duties:

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Monitor safety conditions

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