Heavy Equipment Operator | $28.75/HR | Afternoon Shift

Fuze HR Solutions; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Certification training

Year-round work

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions is seeking an experienced Loader Operator for an on-site role in Woodstock, Ontario. The position involves operating CAT 980/988 wheel loaders, skid steers, and telehandlers to load trucks, move materials, and keep the site clean under varied weather conditions.

This full-time role offers employer-paid benefits, ongoing certification training, and year-round stable work with a strong safety focus and mandatory PPE use.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy equipment operation in quarry/mining/construction.
• Experience with CAT 980/988 wheel loaders and skid steers.
• High School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb equipment ladders.
• Excellent attendance and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CAT 980/988 wheel loaders, skid steers, and telehandlers for loading and material movement.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and assist with minor repairs.
• Support general labor and site maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to LOTO procedures and PPE requirements.
• Work outdoors 30–60% with independent tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CAT 980/988 operation

Skid steer operation

Safety-first mindset

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma (OSSD)

Job description

Location: Woodstock, Ontario (On-site)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift: Evening / Night Shift (3:30 PM - 1:30 AM)

Pay Rate: $28.75 / hour

About the Role

Fuze HR Solutions is currently recruiting safety-focused, dependable Loader Operators on behalf of a leading industrial quarry and material processing client located in Woodstock, Ontario. If you thrive working outdoors, enjoy operating heavy machinery like CAT 980 and 988 series wheel loaders, and want to build a long-term career in heavy industry, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time position offering full employer-paid benefits, ongoing certification training, and year-round stable work.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate CAT 980 and 988 series wheel loaders, skid steers, and telehandlers for truck loading, material movement, and site clean-up.
• Perform thorough daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, basic machine lubrication, and assist with minor on-site field repairs and equipment troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Assist with general laboring, hand tool work, and plant maintenance when needed.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (including qualitative/quantitative respirator fit testing).
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with 30-60% independent work, fully outdoors across all weather conditions.

Candidate Qualifications

Required:

• 3 to 5 years of heavy equipment operation experience in quarry, mining, or construction environments (candidates with 6-12 months of solid loader experience are also encouraged to apply).
• Proven experience operating large wheel loaders (specifically CAT 980 / 988 series) and skid steers.
• High School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (medium lifting), climb equipment ladders, and maintain a clean-shaven face where the respirator seal meets the skin.
• Excellent attendance record, strong safety-first mindset, self-motivated, and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Assets:

• Surface Miner Certification.
• Basic welding and fitting capabilities.

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Contract Info / Information sur le contrat

• Job ID / No. du Poste: 64913428
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1