Civil Utility - Heavy Equipment Operator

Job summary

Operate heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and compactors to perform excavation, grading, and soil compaction tasks. Maintain equipment through regular cleaning, lubrication, and pre-operational checks while ensuring safety around existing utilities.

Job details

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/hour About The Company: Onni 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 America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago. 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 Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Operate heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and compactors to perform excavation, grading, and soil compaction tasks. Maintain equipment through regular cleaning, lubrication, and pre-operational checks while ensuring safety around existing utilities.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 education and at least 3 years of experience in the civil construction industry operating heavy equipment. Candidates must possess a valid BC driver’s license and the ability to differentiate between various soil types.

Benefits

• Extended health care • Dental care • Vision care • Life insurance • Critical illness insurance • Annual education allowance • Referral program • Gym access • Hospitality discounts

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Excavator operation
• Bulldozer operation
• Compactor operation
• Site grading
• Soil type identification
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• 2-way radio communication
• Street sweeping
• Utility safety
• Construction safety
• Excavation
• Operational Efficiency
• Data Privacy
• Dental Care
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Heavy Equipment
• Content Development
• Optometry
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Innovation
• Machinery
• Soil Type
• Team Building
• Grading (Landscape)

Job areas

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