heavy equipment operator
Posted on September 15, 2026 by Employer details Advantage Personnel
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. Tasks: Operate heavy equipment. Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification. Forklift Operator Certification. Type of heavy equipment operated: Backhoe excavator, loader. Loader. Operate forklift. Front end loader. Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts. Type of industry experience: Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction. Quarrying. Residential construction. Road construction. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Safety vest. Gloves. Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day.- Location Kingston, ONK7L 4V4
- Work location On site
- Salary$22.50 to $34.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Temporary work assignment (temp help)
- Source Job Bank #3672569
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Loader
- Operate forklift
- Front end loader
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
Type of industry experience
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
- Quarrying
- Residential construction
- Road construction
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-29
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