Heavy Equipment Operator

Kieswetter Excavating Inc.; St. Clements; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family owned

Modern equipment

Advancement opportunities

Year-round work

Benefits

Job summary

Kieswetter Excavating Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for full-time work across Southern Ontario, primarily in the Waterloo Region.

You will operate excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment on active civil sites, perform daily inspections, and coordinate with the site supervisor on layout and production targets. The role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, prior heavy equipment experience, and the stamina for long shifts; overtime and weekend work are

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in construction, excavation, or similar outdoor trades.
• Working knowledge of grades, levels, and trenching.
• Physical stamina for full days on active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, or other heavy equipment on active civil sites.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Read and work to grade stakes, levels, and trenching plans.
• Flag and communicate equipment issues or unsafe site conditions immediately.
• Follow Kieswetter's safety program and site-specific protocols.
• Coordinate with the site supervisor on project layout, locates, and daily production targets.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Heavy equipment experience

Grades and levels

Safety awareness

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Full Time (Waterloo Region)

Kieswetter Excavating Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned excavating contractor based in St. Clements, ON, working on some of Waterloo Region's highest-profile civil construction projects – site grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, and earthworks. We're hiring skilled operators who want steady, year-round work and room to grow with a company that still runs like a family business.

Why Work Here

• Family owned and operated — four generations in.
• Modern equipment and technology, not aging fleet.
• Promote from within — real advancement paths for operators who show up and do the work.
• Continuous, year-round work (not seasonal layoffs).
• Group benefits and company perks.

What You'll Do

• Operate excavators, dozers, or other heavy equipment on active civil sites.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Read and work to grade stakes, levels, and trenching plans.
• Flag and communicate equipment issues or unsafe site conditions immediately.
• Follow Kieswetter's safety program and site-specific protocols.
• Coordinate with the site supervisor on project layout, locates, and daily production targets.

What You Bring

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites across Waterloo Region.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment in construction, excavation, or a similar outdoor trade.
• Working knowledge of grades, levels, and trenching.
• Physical stamina for full days on an active job site.
• A sharp eye for hazards and the judgment to call them out.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, with regular overtime and weekend availability during peak season. Shifts typically run 10–14 hours depending on project needs.

Location:

Primarily Waterloo Region, with occasional travel to project sites across Southern Ontario.