Heavy Equipment Operators
Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment in a civil construction environment while performing daily inspections and routine maintenance. Collaborate with foremen and project teams to ensure production goals are met while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Aug 28, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Build Edmonton's Future with Wilco Contractors Northwest At Wilco Contractors Northwest, we're not just moving dirt—we're building the infrastructure, parks, sports fields, roadways, and communities that people use every day. For over 40 years, Wilco has been a trusted leader in civil earthworks, underground infrastructure, site development, environmental construction, park development, and landscape construction throughout the Edmonton region. Our teams take pride in delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality. As our workload continues to grow, we are looking for skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. Skid Steer- Loader- Excavator, Dozer, and Grader Operators! If you are a professional operator who takes pride in your work, values safety, and enjoys working alongside experienced crews on meaningful projects, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment in a civil construction environment. Perform daily equipment inspections and complete pre-trip and post-trip documentation. Conduct routine maintenance and identify mechanical concerns. Read grades, stakes, plans, and site instructions. Work closely with Foremen, Gradepersons, Labourers, and Project Teams. Maintain production while ensuring quality workmanship. Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Contribute to a positive, professional team environment. Minimum of 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment. Experience operating multiple types of machinery is considered an asset. Ability to perform finish grading and interpret survey stakes accurately. Physically able to meet job demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Capable of adapting to varying job site conditions and challenges. Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation. CSTS and Ground Disturbance certification are a condition of employment. Pre-Employment Requirements Successful candidates may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test as a condition of employment. If you're a skilled operator looking for more than just another seat in a machine—and want to be part of a team building some of the Edmonton region's most exciting civil construction projects—we encourage you to apply today. Competitive wages with overtime pay. Reliable hours and job stability. Incredible work environment and team atmosphere. Corporate Referral Program Company PPE
What you’ll do
Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment in a civil construction environment while performing daily inspections and routine maintenance. Collaborate with foremen and project teams to ensure production goals are met while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants are required to hold CSTS and Ground Disturbance certifications and must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
• Competitive wages • Overtime pay • Reliable hours • Job stability • Corporate referral program • Company PPE
Listed skills
- Heavy equipment operationPreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- Safety CompliancePreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Heavy equipment operation
- Skid steer operation
- Loader operation
- Excavator operation
- Dozer operation
- Grader operation
- Finish grading
- Equipment inspection
- Mechanical maintenance
- Reading grades
- Reading plans
- Survey stake interpretation
- Civil construction
- Safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Equipment Inspection
- Valid Driver's License
- Skid Steer Loaders
- Construction
- Machinery
- Team Building
- Dozer
- Grading (Landscape)
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 3+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
