Tunnel Heavy Equipment Operator

2 months ago

Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada Aecon Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Tunnel Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at Aecon. As a key member of our tunneling operations, you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment to support tunnel logistics and excavation activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate MSV's (multi-service vehicles) to transport materials and equipment
  • Erector Operator: assemble and dismantle tunnel equipment and structures
  • Operate power shovels and scraper loaders to excavate tunnel headings and move materials
  • Excavate tunnel headings and move materials onto cars or trucks
  • Move levers to control the machine's movement on narrow gauge tracks
  • Activate buckets or scrapers to scoop up or dig into materials and deposit them into carts or conveyor belts
  • Sweep materials from the sides and bottom of the tunnel heading and deposit them onto machine-mounted conveyors
Requirements
  • Secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • Practical training, classroom, or simulation experience
  • Working knowledge of English
  • MOL's required basic safety awareness training
  • 2-3 years' experience operating heavy tunnel equipment, including scoop trams, MSV, and excavators
  • 2-3 years' experience in tunnel operation roles across large projects
  • 2-3 years' experience operating machinery to remove earth materials, excavate tunnel headings, and deposit materials accordingly
Working Conditions and Environment

Primary work location at Aecon's site in Bowmanville, Ontario, with work and travel required throughout Ontario. Project, training, and business-related travel may be required. Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.

Compensation and Benefits
  • $53 per hour, with shift premium for shift workers
  • 37.5 hours/week, with overtime opportunities
  • Employees/Members of Local 183 receive vacation and statutory holiday pay, health and welfare benefits, pension, and other benefits

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