Heavy Equipment Operator — Safety‑First, Outdoor Field Work

Backwoods Energy Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

PPE provided

Training and career development

Safety culture

Job summary

Backwoods Energy Services is seeking a motivated Equipment Operator in Edmonton, Alberta. You will safely operate heavy machinery across industrial, pipeline, and construction sites, perform inspections and documentation, and coordinate with supervisors and drivers.

This role requires strong safety practices, physical endurance, and teamwork. We offer competitive wages, overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits, PPE, and ongoing training within a safety-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in industrial, construction, forestry, or oilfield environments.
• Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Strong safety mindset and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers, excavators, loaders, telehandlers, and other assigned machinery.
• Perform pre-trip and daily equipment inspections; logbook documentation.
• Secure loads per provincial regulations and coordinate with project personnel.
• Follow all safety policies and client site requirements; participate in tool box talks and hazard assessments.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment; assist with general labor tasks.
• Travel to project locations and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Backwoods Energy Services is seeking a motivated Equipment Operator in Edmonton, Alberta. You will safely operate heavy machinery across industrial, pipeline, and construction sites, perform inspections and documentation, and coordinate with supervisors and drivers.

This role requires strong safety practices, physical endurance, and teamwork. We offer competitive wages, overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits, PPE, and ongoing training within a safety-centric environment.