Heavy Equipment Operator

Whitby, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 28, 2026
1 position

$34–$38 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The operator is responsible for safely running heavy mobile equipment such as loaders and material handlers within a steel mill environment. They must perform routine equipment inspections and coordinate effectively with supervisors and customers to ensure timely production operations.

Job details

Company Description For more than 170 years, Harsco has played a fundamental role in industrial progress, expanding across the globe and the world to deliver critical products and technologies to our customers and the markets they serve. We take pride in our value system and employee-friendly work culture. Find out more about Harsco Environmental on https://www.harsco-environmental.com. We take pride in our work culture and an exciting work environment. Harsco has been operating in Hamilton since 75 years which in itself is a testimony of our customer service and innovation. Job Description This position is responsible for operating off road type heavy, mobile equipment (such as Loader, Material Handler, Lugger Truck, Hot Work Operator, Water Truck. May also be required to operate MRP and screening equipment. All work performed in a steel mill environment and will be worked as 12 hour rotating shifts. Duties include but not limited to: Perform and record routine mobile equipment pre-start and post inspections, Run Heavy Equipment in a safe and efficient manner Complete required activity reports. Follow all policies and rules of the company and the customer Service a high-demand production customer with reliability and efficiency Good communication skills for coordinating with supervisor and customers Understand and follow the customer’s schedule to ensure timely operations Strong attention to safety protocols and compliance with regulations Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities Maintain high level of safety, and abide by all safe work requirements *This position is for an anticipated opening with a training rate of $32.23 to $35.59 per hour and then an hourly rate of $34.23 to $37.59 per hour. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, Heavy Equipment Operator License and at least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment. Additional Information Benefits: Competitive wages, extensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and RRSP match. We pride ourselves on our company culture and a safe working environment. Job Type: Full-time

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a valid heavy equipment operator license. A minimum of three years of experience operating heavy equipment is required for this role.