shovel operator - heavy equipment

Martial Excavation Inc.; Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site amenities

Parking available

Variable or compressed work week

Job summary

Martial Excavation Inc. in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to load, trench, and move earth at our landfill site. The role requires on-site work, physical stamina, and precise operation of John Deere controls.

You will perform daily pre-operational checks, lubricate and maintain equipment, and secure attachments. With 3–5 years of field experience and a College/CEGEP background, you will join a team that emphasizes safety, reliability, and

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• On-site work required; no remote option.
• Work must be performed at the physical location.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Pre-operational checks

Equipment maintenance

Education

College/CEGEP

or equivalent experience

Construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving operation

Tools

John Deere controls

Backhoe excavator

Loader

Trencher

Job description

Overview

Construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation

Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• On site
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Landfill

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• John Deere controls
• Trencher, large or small
• Loader

Area of work experience

• Demolition

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)