Heavy Equipment Operator

1 week ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Milestone Equipment Contracting Full time

With over 15 years in the civil construction industry on Vancouver Island, Milestone Equipment Contracting Inc's (Milestone) success is based on building strong relationships while driving our mission, vision, and values.

This approach starts with our team, our greatest asset, supporting and investing in our people and their personal and professional success is our priority.

We are committed to creating a strong and positive work culture offering career advancement, a safe working environment and opportunities to give back to the communities where we work and live.

Milestone Equipment Contracting Inc is excited to offer an opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our experienced & professional team

The Equipment Operator plays a critical role in the successful completion of Milestones projects. Milestone is a civil excavation company and Operators facilitate onsite production through efficient equipment utilization, diligent and detailed work. Milestone's civil division works on a variety of different projects. The work includes civil & infrastructure, environmental construction, industrial & commercial, residential development, landscaping, and much more


The Equipment Operator will be involved in specific civil division projects and/or supporting the landscaping phase of Milestones civil construction projects.


Benefits of Employment - Why work at Milestone?

  • Merit based company offering progression opportunities & support
  • Competitive compensation and opportunity for overtime
  • Comprehensive benefits plan which includes extended health, dental, vision care, disability, life insurance and RRSP matching
  • Great team of capable leaders open and willing to provide mentorship & coaching to those looking to learn and grow
  • A team of great people willing and ready to support others through family orientated values.
  • Safety is our top priority. Think safe, work safe, home safe.
We pride ourselves in integrating and leveraging technology, working smarter not harder. Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, work and live at home

Milestone is known as a dependable, transparent, and accountable contractor in the industry.

Milestone's team is comprised of professional, experienced and educated individuals that form project teams to ensure our clients' projects are treated with the same level of respect, attention, professionalism, and care that our organization is founded upon.


Duties & Responsibilities - What is my role?

  • Perform daily pre and post inspections and follow daily maintenance practices
  • Safety and efficiently operate equipment pieces on site
  • Report and communicate with site Foreperson and/or Superintendent to ensure clear understanding of work at hand and expectations of the day/week
  • Assist in mentoring lessexperienced team members on proper operation, function, and servicing of equipment to further their progression
  • Work in and implement safe work practices while contributing to a safe work environment
  • Ensure equipment is properly cared for, clean, and any repairs and/or damage is reported immediately
  • Report any/all unsafe work, incidents and/or concerns to Foreperson and/or Superintendent

Qualifications & Requirements - What skills & qualifications do I need?

  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to do extensive physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
  • Ability to work in all weather
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Friendly, positive, and open attitude, always willing to learn and improve
  • Ability to work and communicate within a team
  • Help promote and work within a culture of jobsite safety, where safety is everyone's #1 priority
  • Attention to detail is an asset
  • Ability to consistently complete daily equipment inspections and incident reports
  • Ability to complete daily safety documentation requirements
  • Heavy Equipment Operating Ticket through VIU an asset
  • Over 5 years' experience working as a civil operator an asset

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