Civil Utility - Heavy Equipment Operator

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:

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.