Loader Operator

Aecon Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to load gravel trucks at our pits in the Greater Calgary Area. You will operate a Front End Loader and perform light maintenance while maintaining safety standards.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, 3+ years loader experience in construction, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safe operation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience operating Loader in construction environment.
• Familiar with aggregates and the construction industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Awareness of surroundings and ability to perform job in a safe manner.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front end Loader to load trucks in sand pits, gravel pits, and recycle concrete and asphalt depot.
• Periodic relief of truck scale operator, as and when required.
• Preventative maintenance on machinery/equipment as required.
• Adhering to all safety policies and processes.
• Additional tasks as required by supervisor.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Pit Superintendent, the Loader Operator is responsible for loading gravel trucks at company locations in the Greater Calgary Area.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front end Loader to load trucks in sand pits, gravel pits, and recycle concrete and asphalt depot
• Periodic relief of truck scale operator, as and when required.
• Preventative maintenance on machinery/equipment as required.
• Adhering to all safety policies and processes.
• Additional tasks as required by supervisor.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience operating Loader in construction environment.
• Familiar with aggregates and the construction industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Awareness of surroundings and ability to perform job in a safe manner.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
• Must be a team player.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.