Backhoe Operator

Heavy Equipment Operators

Awarded one of Canadas Best Managed companies The Forest Group is a vertically integrated diversified group of companies offering exterior construction material supply and services within the Greater Toronto Area. Focused on asphalt paving concrete landscape construction and other exterior construction Forest has provided quality solutions for over 30 years.

We are currently looking for a Backhoe Operator to join our growing team!

Reporting directly to the Site Supervisors The Backhoe Operator will be responsible for performing a variety of construction tasks using a backhoe.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Using a Backhoe to remove concrete curbs and sidewalks on roads and parking lots.
• Bulk excavation and loading trucks for disposal
• Fine and finished grading work
• Following equipment maintenance schedule as required.
• Performing a daily circle check on equipment and vehicles.
• General labour duties such as preparing materials and clean up of site area.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisors

Qualified candidates will possess:

Minimum 2 years experience operating a backhoe

Experience in the construction industry with a willingness to learn

Experience in concrete removal and/or road work is a requirement.

Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment

A safety conscious demeanor and willingness to adhere to company safety policies practices and procedures.

A positive attitude and willingness to work as a part of a team

Valid drivers license

Why join The Forest Group

• We offer a competitive compensation package with the potential for a performance-based bonus. Compensation will vary based on applicants experience and qualifications
• We provide a competitive benefits package including but not limited to; medical dental vision and additional benefits (i.e massage physiotherapy etc.).
• We offer a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer matching.
• Opportunity for significant career development due to continual growth.
• A strong company culture and work life balance.

The Forest Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age culture subculture gender identity or expression sexual orientation nationality ethnicity race size mental or physical status veteran status religion language political opinion working-style preference family status education and socio-economic status.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

Required Experience:

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