Civil Utility - Heavy Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
We’re looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to bring their expertise to one of Vancouver’s most exciting developments. This role will play a key role in excavation work on any of our large development projects in either Tsawassen, South Cambie, or Pitt Meadows. If you thrive in fast-paced construction environments, are self-motivated, can differentiate between soil types, and have previous experience operating a variety of equipment, including Excavators, Bulldozers, and Compactors, this role could be for you!
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
- Annual Education Allowance
- Generous Referral Program
- Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
- Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
- Free access to a fully equipped gym
- Friends-and-family rates for hospitality brands.
What You Will Do:
- Operate excavators to strip material from native ground, stockpile efficiently and with proper slopes, excavate ditches, load material into haul trucks, receive material from haul trucks and place for compaction
- Operate bulldozers to efficiently grade soil material in appropriate lift thicknesses
- Operate vibratory drum compaction equipment to compact as per the Geotechnical Engineer's recommendations
- Operate machinery within close vicinity of existing utilities
- Safely operate Street Sweeper to efficiently remove soil and rocks from municipal roads
- Clean and lubricate equipment, refill tanks, and conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Operate 2-way radio devices and other communication equipment
- Occasional physical and non-physical labour associated with the jobsite
What you bring:
- Grade 12 Education
- At least 3 years of experience in the civil construction industry operating heavy equipment
- Valid BC driver’s license
- Possess knowledge of site grading concepts
- Possess the ability to differentiate between different soil types
- Self-motivated and the ability to plan ahead
Salary Range:
$38-50
About The Company:
Founded on more than 35 years of collective professional experience, CapWest is specialized in meeting the modern needs of the growing construction industry in North America. We provide integrated solutions for clients across diverse industries, following an efficient and cooperative approach, and always delivering project certainty. We believe it is the culmination of our passion for providing world-class construction and construction management services, while also fostering long-term relationships that yield exceptional and innovative outcomes that continue to shape the industry.
AI Use:
This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.
All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.
How To Apply:
Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.
We thank all applicants for your interest in the CapWest. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Civil Utility jobs in Vancouver, BC
About Onni Group
For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North American cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, Toronto, and Vancouver.\We've constructed over 12,000 new homes, own and manage more than 6,200 rental apartments, built more than 9.5 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial space, and have an additional 24 million square feet of space in different phases of development. Employing thousands of people across North America, Onni is one of the continents largest and most established developers of real estate.\It's our more than 50-year track record of delivering award-winning, high quality developments that makes Onni a trusted brand. At Onni, we understand that our business is dependent upon our customers and the communities we serve. It is why we believe so strongly in planning for the future and giving back to those communities through long-lasting relationships that span over generations.\We believe the culmination of our passion for building world-class urban communities, quality design, innovation and sustainability, yields exceptional communities and experiences where our customers live, work, and play. It's our commitment to living well. It's a celebration of community, today and for the future.
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Civil Utility - Heavy Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
We’re looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to bring their expertise to one of Vancouver’s most exciting developments. This role will play a key role in excavation work on any of our large development projects in either Tsawassen, South Cambie, or Pitt Meadows. If you thrive in fast-paced construction environments, are self-motivated, can differentiate between soil types, and have previous experience operating a variety of equipment, including Excavators, Bulldozers, and Compactors, this role could be for you!
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
- Annual Education Allowance
- Generous Referral Program
- Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
- Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
- Free access to a fully equipped gym
- Friends-and-family rates for hospitality brands.
What You Will Do:
- Operate excavators to strip material from native ground, stockpile efficiently and with proper slopes, excavate ditches, load material into haul trucks, receive material from haul trucks and place for compaction
- Operate bulldozers to efficiently grade soil material in appropriate lift thicknesses
- Operate vibratory drum compaction equipment to compact as per the Geotechnical Engineer's recommendations
- Operate machinery within close vicinity of existing utilities
- Safely operate Street Sweeper to efficiently remove soil and rocks from municipal roads
- Clean and lubricate equipment, refill tanks, and conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Operate 2-way radio devices and other communication equipment
- Occasional physical and non-physical labour associated with the jobsite
What you bring:
- Grade 12 Education
- At least 3 years of experience in the civil construction industry operating heavy equipment
- Valid BC driver’s license
- Possess knowledge of site grading concepts
- Possess the ability to differentiate between different soil types
- Self-motivated and the ability to plan ahead
Salary Range:
$38-50
About The Company:
Founded on more than 35 years of collective professional experience, CapWest is specialized in meeting the modern needs of the growing construction industry in North America. We provide integrated solutions for clients across diverse industries, following an efficient and cooperative approach, and always delivering project certainty. We believe it is the culmination of our passion for providing world-class construction and construction management services, while also fostering long-term relationships that yield exceptional and innovative outcomes that continue to shape the industry.
AI Use:
This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.
All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.
How To Apply:
Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.
We thank all applicants for your interest in the CapWest. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Civil Utility jobs in Vancouver, BC
About Onni Group
For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North American cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, Toronto, and Vancouver.\We've constructed over 12,000 new homes, own and manage more than 6,200 rental apartments, built more than 9.5 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial space, and have an additional 24 million square feet of space in different phases of development. Employing thousands of people across North America, Onni is one of the continents largest and most established developers of real estate.\It's our more than 50-year track record of delivering award-winning, high quality developments that makes Onni a trusted brand. At Onni, we understand that our business is dependent upon our customers and the communities we serve. It is why we believe so strongly in planning for the future and giving back to those communities through long-lasting relationships that span over generations.\We believe the culmination of our passion for building world-class urban communities, quality design, innovation and sustainability, yields exceptional communities and experiences where our customers live, work, and play. It's our commitment to living well. It's a celebration of community, today and for the future.