Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)

D&G Landscaping; Greely; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

D&G Landscaping is a commercial landscaping and heavy civil construction company based in Greely, Ontario. We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team and work on site development projects across Ottawa.

You will operate heavy machinery including excavators and potentially a dozer, perform trenching, grading, and earthworks, and collaborate closely with crew members while maintaining safety standards on varied ground conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience operating excavators and/or dozers.
• Experience with commercial construction and site grading.
• Ability to read grade plans; GPS experience is an asset.
• Comfortable working in soft ground and hard rock conditions.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate a450-class excavator for trenching, grading, and material placement
• Potentially operate aD6 dozer for rough and fine grading, stripping, and backfilling
• Perform excavation for site development in various ground conditions
• Assist with bulk earthworks, truck loading, and site preparation
• Read and follow grade plans and project specifications
• Work closely with crew members and assist on the ground when required
• Maintain equipment and follow all safety procedures

Skills

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

Site grading

GPS experience

Reading grade plans

Safety-focused

Team player

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

D&G Landscaping is a commercial landscaping and heavy civil construction company based in Greely, Ontario. We’ve worked on major projects across Ottawa, including Parliament, Lansdowne Park, Rideau Street, Elgin Street, and multiple OLRT stations.

We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a450-class excavator for trenching, grading, and material placement
• Potentially operate aD6 dozer for rough and fine grading, stripping, and backfilling
• Perform excavation for site development in various ground conditions
• Assist with bulk earthworks, truck loading, and site preparation
• Read and follow grade plans and project specifications
• Work closely with crew members and assist on the ground when required
• Maintain equipment and follow all safety procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience operating excavators and/or dozers
• Experience with commercial construction and site grading
• Ability to read grade plans; GPS experience is an asset
• Comfortable working in soft ground and hard rock conditions
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a strong team player

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*This posting may be used to build a candidate pool for future opportunities*