Heavy Equipment Operator

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Prince Albert; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. is looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for a full-time temporary position in Northern Saskatchewan. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, this role offers competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive health benefits plan

Enrolment in Pension Program

Annual boot allowance of $250

Annual clothing allowance of up to $900

Family oriented working environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience with heavy equipment required.
• Class 5 license required; Class 1 with airbrakes is an asset.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and cleaning of equipment.
• Follow site plans and work closely with construction teams.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Forbes Bros is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operator's (full-time, temporary) to join our operations team supporting our project based out of Saskatchewan. This will be a remote camp job located in a remote Northern Saskatchewan area near Creighton, Saskatchewan. The project is anticipated for completion in March 2026.

Taking direction from the foreman or lead hand, The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment and daily pre and post maintenance checks. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include loaders, dozers, excavators, graders and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.

Forbes Bros has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage ($35 – $45.00)
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Opportunity for Apprenticeship enrollment
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Able to follow site plans and instructions
• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Work closely with construction to team to understand tasks and provide feedback
• Perform daily pre/post safety and maintenance checks
• Understand and have knowledge with equipment operating manuals
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Advise the fleet Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, greasing etc.
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience with heavy equipment such as excavators, crawler tractors, loaders, is required
• Class 5 license, is required. Class 1 with airbrakes, an asset
• Ability to read, interpret and understand equipment operating manuals
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Able and willing to travel to remote camp site
• Able and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours in alignment with project needs
• Able and willing to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments inclusive of heavy lifting
• Able and willing to undergo Pre-Access D&A testing as per project/site requirements

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.