Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator

Rockport Commercial Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Health benefits package

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Dedicated company truck

Fuel card

Company parties and team events

Job summary

Rockport Commercial is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for its in‑house excavation team, working on internal Rockport Investment Group projects. Primary work in Manitoba with occasional travel to Calgary.

A tight crew expects versatility, willingness to help beyond the cab, and the ability to run a site in the superintendent's absence. You’ll operate excavators, dozers, loaders, rock trucks, and skid steers, while performing on-site maintenance and inspections.

Qualifications

• Site experience on active commercial or multi-family projects.
• Ability to read and interpret civil blueprints and manage grade stakes.
• Lead a small crew and run a site independently.
• Valid Class 3 or Class 1 Driver’s Licence with air brakes preferred; clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, rock trucks and skid steers for grading, trenching and bulk digging.
• Work flexibly in a small crew; assist with grades, pipes, or groundwork as needed.
• Take charge of daily operations when the Site Superintendent is away.
• Year-round work including winter earthworks and snow clearing.
• Daily grease, fluid checks and pre-trip inspections.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site experience

Blueprint reading

Grade stakes

Leadership

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance

Job Overview

Rockport Commercial is hiring an experienced Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for our in-house excavation team. You will work strictly on internal projects (apartments, townhouses, commercial spaces) owned by Rockport Investment Group.

We run a small, tight-knit crew. We need a versatile operator who is happy to jump out of the cab and help anywhere on site. You will primarily work in Manitoba, with occasional travel to Calgary. When the Superintendent is away, there is potential for you to run the job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate All Equipment: Run excavators, dozers, loaders, rock trucks, and skid steers for grading, trenching, and bulk digging.
• Help Anywhere: Work flexibly in a small crew. Be willing to step out of the machine to check grades, help with pipes, or do groundwork.
• Run the Site: Take charge of the crew and daily operations when the Site Superintendent is away.
• Year-Round Work: Transition to winter earthworks and snow clearing during the off-season. No winter layoffs.
• Maintenance: Handle daily grease, fluid checks, and pre-trip inspections.

Qualifications

• Site Experience: Proven previous experience working on active construction sites, specifically commercial or multi-family projects.
• Technical Skill: Ability to read and interpret civil blueprints and manage grade stakes.
• Leadership: Ability to lead a small crew and run a site independently.
• Licence: Valid Class 3 or Class 1 Driver’s Licence with air brakes preferred. Clean driver’s abstract required.

What We Offer

• Top Pay: High market wages for top-tier talent.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive health benefits plan plus a Health Spending Account (HSA) for flexible coverage.
• Perks: Dedicated company truck and fuel card.
• Stability: Steady, year-round internal pipeline. No third-party clients or bidding wars.
• Culture: Regular company parties and team events to reward our hard-working team.