Equipment Operator

About the role

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States. Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safe operation of equipment and performing daily maintenance checks
• Operating and maintaining various powerline heavy equipment including graders, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, marooka, and other specialty powerline heavy equipment
• Performing tasks such as forklifts and front skid steer loaders as required

Field Duties & Compliance

• Adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Follow site plans
• Load and unload various types of materials
• Utilize various attachments for equipment
• Maintain right-of-way
• Assist others when not operating equipment as directed
• Perform daily pre/post safety and maintenance checks
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, greasing, etc.
• Ensure documentation for equipment is up to date as per daily check
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Equipment Competencies

• Front-End Loaders
• Dozers
• Graders
• Excavators
• Lowdrill
• Skid Steers
• Telehandlers
• Tractors
• Other pieces of specialty equipment

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Ensure all safety protocols are followed, including PPE usage, permitting, and safe work practices
• Lead by example in promoting a positive safety culture within the crew

Quality Assurance & Task Readiness

• Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, drawings, and client requirements
• Identify non-conforming work and communicate issues to supervision for timely resolution

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives
• Participate in SQP meetings
• Participate in Tailboard meetings

Qualifications

• Driver license required; CDL considered an asset
• Operator’s certificate from a licensed service provider
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience operating heavy equipment for powerline or similar industry
• Ability to work safely and recognize safety hazards, implementing hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
• Strong listening, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is $28 USD – $43 USD per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements. This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.