Ecological Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Ten paid holidays per year

Paid vacation 10–20 days/year

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Heavy Equipment Operator– Ecological Construction to implement construction work in the ecological restoration fields. The role requires operating heavy equipment, interpreting plans, and adhering to Stantec’s safety culture, with overnight travel 3 to 4 nights per week 75-80% of the year.

You will perform excavation and grading, plant native vegetation, install erosion controls, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure high-quality restoration projects are built

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar roles.
• Experience with environmental restoration techniques preferred.
• Ability to operate GPS survey equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment operations for construction projects in the field and work closely with Project Superintendent to implement projects.
• Be a competent operator on Excavator, Track Loader, Bulldozer, Off Road Trucks and Skid Steer.
• Work with subcontractors in the field.
• Perform excavation and grading, placement of rock and water structures, native planting, seeding, erosion control installation, mowing, herbicide application and other restoration activities.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections/checks.
• Adhere to corporate policies and act in the best interest of the firm.

Skills

Wetland & restoration experience

Interpret construction plans

Environmental restoration techniques

Trimble R2 & GPS operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

10+ years experience in similar roles

Tools

Trimble R2

GPS survey equipment

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Heavy Equipment Operator– Ecological Construction to implement construction work in the ecological restoration fields. The role requires operating heavy equipment, interpreting plans, and adhering to Stantec’s safety culture, with overnight travel 3 to 4 nights per week 75-80% of the year.

You will perform excavation and grading, plant native vegetation, install erosion controls, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure high-quality restoration projects are built