Heavy Equipment Operator
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Hours of Work: 40
Job location: Kitchener Operations Facility
Pay: $35.76 To $37.87 Hourly
Grade/Band: 7
Job Posting Start Date: 5/19/26
Job Posting End Date: 5/27/26
Job Description:
Overview
Reporting to Supervisor of Operations, the Heavy Equipment Operator will work as a collaborative member of the Operations team, contributing to a supportive and innovative work environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate large heavy equipment, including rubber tire backhoe, loader , dozer, grader, and hydraulic excavator ), to perform excavation, construction and snow removal work.
- Perform daily maintenance circle checks on all pieces of equipment prior to operation and follow all pre-trip inspections guidelines.
- Maintain an awareness of surroundings at all times, including location of other staff members and underground/overhead utilities to ensure safety of self, other staff, the public, and private property
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
- Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing.
- Competent in the use of a rubber-tired backhoe and loader (subject to assessment as necessary).
- Shift work may be required for winter maintenance activities.
- Available for winter call outs as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated communication skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
- Able to perform a wide variety of duties including manual labour.
- Ability to successfully complete required progression criteria as it relates to this job title.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Department: INS-Infrastructure Services Department
Division: INS-Operations Roads and Traffic Division
Union Code: C.U.P.E. Local 68
Req Id: 877
Job Code: 5130
Number of Openings: 1
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About City of Kitchener, ON
Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is the regional seat. Kitchener is located about 100 km (62 mi) west of Toronto. Kitchener was previously known as Berlin until a 1916 referendum changing the name. The city covers an area of 136.86 km2, had a population of 233,222 at the time of the 2016 Census.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
About the role
Job Description
Job Alerts Link
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Hours of Work: 40
Job location: Kitchener Operations Facility
Pay: $35.76 To $37.87 Hourly
Grade/Band: 7
Job Posting Start Date: 5/19/26
Job Posting End Date: 5/27/26
Job Description:
Overview
Reporting to Supervisor of Operations, the Heavy Equipment Operator will work as a collaborative member of the Operations team, contributing to a supportive and innovative work environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate large heavy equipment, including rubber tire backhoe, loader , dozer, grader, and hydraulic excavator ), to perform excavation, construction and snow removal work.
- Perform daily maintenance circle checks on all pieces of equipment prior to operation and follow all pre-trip inspections guidelines.
- Maintain an awareness of surroundings at all times, including location of other staff members and underground/overhead utilities to ensure safety of self, other staff, the public, and private property
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
- Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing.
- Competent in the use of a rubber-tired backhoe and loader (subject to assessment as necessary).
- Shift work may be required for winter maintenance activities.
- Available for winter call outs as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated communication skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
- Able to perform a wide variety of duties including manual labour.
- Ability to successfully complete required progression criteria as it relates to this job title.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Department: INS-Infrastructure Services Department
Division: INS-Operations Roads and Traffic Division
Union Code: C.U.P.E. Local 68
Req Id: 877
Job Code: 5130
Number of Openings: 1
Apply now
Not the right fit? Search for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Kitchener, ON
About City of Kitchener, ON
Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is the regional seat. Kitchener is located about 100 km (62 mi) west of Toronto. Kitchener was previously known as Berlin until a 1916 referendum changing the name. The city covers an area of 136.86 km2, had a population of 233,222 at the time of the 2016 Census.