About this role
Heavy Equipment Operator ? Sewer & Site Servicing, Bulk Excavation, Foundation Work: Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor and one of the Waterloo Region's leaders in excavating, site grading, and site servicing. We work on many of the area's highest-profile projects, and our operation runs on the latest GPS technology ? from estimating through machine control ? making us a recognized North American leader in technology adoption in our industry.
We're hiring skilled, motivated heavy equipment operators who take pride in their workmanship, their machines, and on-the-job safety. If that's you, we'd like to hear from you.
Why operators choose Kieswetter:
• Fourth-generation, family-owned and operated. • Best-in-class equipment and GPS/machine-control technology, kept well-maintained. • Continuous, year-round work ? including winter and spring for the right operators. • Real growth: we promote from within. • Competitive wages, benefits, and company perks. • Exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil applications.
What you'll do:
• Operate heavy equipment across all functions of the sewer crew ? mainline, laterals, dirt moving, and work in congested areas. • Interpret grade stakes and execute to grade. • Inspect, maintain, and care for assigned equipment. • Coordinate with your crew and management, plan ahead, and stay aware of the full scope of the task. • Organize project details, locates, and performance objectives. • Recognize, communicate, and eliminate hazards in line with our Company Safety Program. • Communicate discrepancies promptly and take on other tasks as needed.
What you bring:
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment. • Strong mechanical skills. • Valid Ontario driver's license. • Ability to travel to job sites throughout Waterloo Region (some travel in Southern Ontario). • Reliable, consistent attendance and willingness to work regular overtime. • Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction and work cooperatively. • Physical strength and endurance to perform all duties safely. • A safety-first mindset.
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday, with overtime and some weekend availability. • 10?14-hour days depending on project demands.
Location: Primarily Waterloo Region, with some travel across Southern Ontario.