Heavy Equipment Operator

Job summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery including excavators, dozers, and graders for civil construction projects. Duties include performing trenching, backfilling, grading, and site restoration while adhering to strict safety and maintenance protocols.

Job details

Castle Rock Enterprises has been a market leader in the areas of underground utilities (sewer, water, electrical), site preparation, quarry services, land remediation and trucking for over 25 years. Founded in 1995, the company was purchased by Dakwakada Capital Investments (DCI) in 2010, which has maintained its family-business culture. DCI is a privately owned investment firm in Whitehorse, Yukon that holds and manages most business assets of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN). On top of its reputation as a top-quality construction company, it includes being a 100% First Nations owned business in its competitive advantage. Castle Rock maintains strong partnerships with CAFN and the broader Whitehorse and Yukon communities through many community giving and sponsorship programs. One of the first companies in the Yukon to achieve COR Certification, the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public is an integral part of our daily activities and our most vital core value at Castle Rock. Job Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and related equipment on sewer, water, and civil construction projects. Duties include excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and site restoration, along with daily inspections, basic maintenance, and strict adherence to safety procedures. The role requires technical skill, situational awareness, and teamwork to support the safe and successful delivery of infrastructure projects. Job Description Operate excavators (5–40 tonne), backfill excavators, loaders, dozers (D4–D8), and graders safely and efficiently, in accordance with site plans and safety standards. Maintain the highest safety standards by protecting workers, equipment, and vehicles on the job site; prevent utility strikes when working near existing underground infrastructure. Complete daily checklists, safety walk-arounds, cab housekeeping, and routine operator maintenance; immediately report equipment issues to the Foreman. Perform trenching, backfilling, grading, pipe-laying support, and site restoration using a range of heavy equipment. Operate GPS dozers, graders, and excavators for precision excavation, grading, and alignment. Balance efficiency with accuracy to meet production goals while maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance with specifications. Minimum Requirements 3-5 years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator (sewer and water experience preferred) Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable transportation to job sites. Driver’s License held in Canada for at least 3 years. Ability to safely operate at least one type of heavy equipment: excavator, dozer, loader, or grader. Experience supporting trenching, backfilling, grading, and site restoration activities. Familiar with excavation safety, working around underground utilities, and trench shoring requirements. Proficient in both written and verbal English; able to follow and communicate clear instructions. Please note that there is no housing or LOA provided for this position. Must be Whitehorse local or arrange own housing. As a 100% First Nation-owned business, we strongly encourage submissions from qualified CAFN Citizens and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples from across Canada. While we thank and appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

What you’ll do

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery including excavators, dozers, and graders for civil construction projects. Duties include performing trenching, backfilling, grading, and site restoration while adhering to strict safety and maintenance protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment and hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License held in Canada for at least 3 years. Proficiency in English and the ability to work locally in Whitehorse are mandatory requirements.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Excavator operation
• Dozer operation
• Loader operation
• Grader operation
• Trenching
• Backfilling
• Grading
• Site restoration
• GPS equipment operation
• Underground utility safety
• Equipment maintenance
• Construction safety
• Pipe-laying support
• Situational awareness
• Teamwork
• Pipe Laying
• Underground Utilities
• Excavation
• Safety Procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Construction
• Investments
• Housekeeping
• English Language
• Safety Standards
• Workmanship
• Dozer
• Grading (Landscape)

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Transportation
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators