Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)

Black & McDonald Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support the Western Utilities team on electrical and civil construction sites. The role focuses on rubber-tire backhoes and excavators, coordinating daily site activities and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

You will read blueprints, perform pre-operation inspections, and collaborate with trades, coordinators, and site supervisors. Willingness to travel is required and OSH standards apply consistently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is preferred.
• Valid Alberta Driver's License required with a clean driving abstract.
• Experience operating Rubber Tire Backhoe and/or Excavators with at least 5 years’ experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience working in the construction industry in an operator role.
• Ground Disturbance
• CSTS
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Willing and able to travel

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment in the installation of Underground Utilities.
• Operate equipment in residential areas.
• Maintain safe operation and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, stakes, and signage.
• Coordinate and organize daily activities.
• Perform and log pre-operation safety inspections.
• Prepare and coordinate safety toolbox talks and pre-job hazard assessments.
• Fuel and grease equipment to maintain safe operation.
• Perform general labor at construction sites as required.

Skills

Change Orientation

Communicates Effectively

Continuous Learning

Customer Focus

Accountability

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Respect for Others

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Alberta Driver's License

Ground Disturbance

CSTS

WHMIS

First Aid

Fall Arrest

Tools

Rubber Tire Backhoe

Excavators

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the Project Manager, or their designate, the Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating machinery on utility (electrical and civil) construction sites, with a primary focus on rubber-tire backhoes and excavators. They will work closely with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel to support project milestones and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and effectively.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safely operated equipment in the installation of Underground Utilities


• Operate equipment in residential areas


• Responsible for the safe operation and basic maintenance of the organization’s equipment


• Read and interpret blueprints, stakes, and signage


• Coordinate and organize daily activities


• Perform and log pre-operation safety inspections


• Prepare and coordinate safety toolbox talks and complete pre-job hazard assessments


• Fuel and Grease Equipment to maintain safe and optimal operation


• General Laborer duties and other activities at construction site as required

Competency Requirements:

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)


• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)


• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)


• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)


• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)


• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)


• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)


• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma is preferred


• Valid Alberta Driver's License required with a clean driving abstract


• Experience operating 1 or more of the following with at least 5 years’ experience:




• Rubber Tire Backhoe


• Excavators




• 2-5 years’ experience working in the construction industry in an operator role


• Ground Disturbance


• CSTS


• Strong work ethic


• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment


• Self-directed and self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Willing and able to travel

Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets:

• Fall Arrest


• WHMIS


• First Aid

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from people with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodation is available upon request for candidates to take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.