Heavy Equipment Operator (Dubreuilville)

Pioneer Construction, Inc.; Dubreuilville; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental

Life insurance

Company Pension Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company events

Ongoing training & career development

Job summary

Pioneer Construction, Inc. in Northern Ontario is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for winter road and site maintenance in Dubreuilville. Expect seasonal work from Sept 2026 to Apr 2027, with potential for ongoing employment based on performance and workload.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, graders, backhoes, and loaders; snow removal; site maintenance; and safety compliance. Valid G license, safety mindset, and ability to work in varying weather are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment in the construction or snow removal industry.
• Valid G class Driver’s License.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Surface Miner Common Core (asset).
• Secondary School diploma or equivalent (asset).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including excavators, graders, backhoes, loaders, as assigned.
• Clear snow and ice from roads, driveways, parking lots, and sites.
• Perform pre-op and post-op inspections on equipment and attend safety meetings.
• Spread salt, sand, and de-icing materials as required.
• Complete daily logs and work orders accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety focus

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Surface Miner Common Core

Job description

Who We Are

Pioneer Construction is a Northern Ontario-based civil construction company with a history dating back to 1938. Founded in Sudbury, we have grown into a trusted leader in road building, heavy civil construction, municipal infrastructure, and mining support services across the region. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and community development, we take pride in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects and supports Northern Ontario.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking hardworking and dependable Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team in the Dubreuilville, Ontario area. The initial assignment will support our winter road and site maintenance contract, with work anticipated from September 2026 through April 2027. In this role, you will operate heavy equipment to maintain safe and accessible roads, parking areas, and work sites throughout the winter season. Opportunities for continued employment beyond the winter maintenance contract may be available based on individual performance, operational requirements, and the availability of suitable work.

Your Day-to-Day

• Safely operate heavy equipment including excavators, graders, backhoes, loaders and related machinery, as assigned and qualified


• Clear snow and ice from access roads, driveways, parking lots, work sites, and other areas using appropriate heavy equipment


• Perform general labourer duties such as clearing snow from high traffic and critical infrastructure areas including entrances, access roads, emergency exits, and equipment pads when required


• Spread salt, sand, and other de-icing materials using appropriate equipment


• Perform daily pre-op and post-op inspections on equipment and attend daily safety meetings


• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks


• Accurately complete daily logs, timesheets, and work orders as required


• Perform physically demanding work including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, crouching, climbing, crawling, repetitive reaching, and extended periods of standing throughout the workday


• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment and equipment


• Work in various weather conditions including inclement weather conditions


• Work schedule consists of 7 days on and 7 days off. Day shifts and night shifts as required


• Work in accordance with all internal, client and regulated health and safety policies, procedures and/or regulations, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


• Perform other related duties as assigned

You Are a Good Fit If You Have

Required:

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment in the construction industry or snow removal / maintenance industry


• Valid G class Driver’s License


• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Considered an Asset:

• Surface Miner Common Core


• Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Skills & Abilities:

• Successfully satisfy comprehensive pre-employment third party testing requirements (Drug and Alcohol testing and Criminal Background Check (CPIC) and any other requirements that are imposed on contractors)


• Ability to perform physically intensive and strenuous tasks


• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision


• Strong communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and clients


• Ability to adapt to changing job requirements and schedules


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines


• Professional attitude and strong work ethic

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $27.00 - $38.37


• Extended health, dental, and life insurance


• Company Pension Plan


• Employee & Family Assistance Program


• Company events


• Ongoing training and career development

This position is governed by a collective agreement. The pay range posted reflects base compensation under the applicable agreement. Placement within the range is based on experience, qualifications, and union provisions. Benefits and other incentives are offered separately.

Equity & Accessibility

At Pioneer Construction we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Pioneer Construction welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Posting Date: September 3, 2026

Closing Date: October 1, 2026