Heavy Equipment Operator

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a key role in shaping the landscape of our projects by using your machinery skills to move materials, prepare sites, and ensure precise execution of tasks. If you’re looking for a career that offers growth and variety, we want you on our team!

The range for this role will be ($19-$38) per hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery – Safely and efficiently operate a variety of equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and graders to move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials.
• Team collaboration – Work closely with team members to ensure smooth, coordinated operations on-site and contribute to project success.
• Equipment maintenance – Perform pre-use inspections and basic maintenance to ensure machinery is in optimal working condition and reduce downtime.
• Follow safety standards – Adhere to all safety legislation, company policies, and procedures to create a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment operation – Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders.
• Education – Completion of Heavy Equipment Operating school is preferred, along with a valid Class 3 or Class 1 license.
• Strong work ethic – You’re a hardworking self-starter, a team player, and have a high attention to safety and detail.
• Adaptability – Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with a commitment to meeting project deadlines.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.