Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ontario
A Heavy Equipment Operator in the landscaping industry operates large machinery used in the construction and maintenance of landscapes. Their duties may include grading terrain, hauling materials, digging holes for planting, and other tasks where heavy machinery is needed. The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient use of equipment, typically including bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and backhoes. They also perform routine inspections and maintenance on the machinery, ensuring it is in good working condition.
Important skills for a Heavy Equipment Operator include mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. A high school diploma is usually required, along with a commercial driver's license (CDL) and a certification in heavy equipment operations. This certification can be obtained through trade schools or community colleges. Before becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Laborer or a Landscape Worker, which provide relevant experiences like operating smaller machinery, understanding of landscape designs and plans, and familiarity with the industry's safety requirements.
Columbia Forest Products, KITCHENER, has an opening for a full-time PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER - FORKLIFT OPERATOR. Successful candidate must be able to work in various jobs which can include rotating...
Forklift Operator Weir ESCO(CIS) Lively, ON - Onsite Purpose of Role: The forklift operator, reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, is primarily responsible for overseeing the yard. Why choose...
Logistics Workflow Coordinator/ Forklift Operator
- Mississauga, ON
- 2 days ago
- Mississauga, ON
- 2 days ago
Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Wave Planner to join our growing team in Mississauga, ON. The Wave Planner reports into the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for planning out the work to be...
Attention Forklift Drivers! Our client in Scarborough is looking for their next team member who has solid experience in Reach and looking for a career opportunity. Are you Narrow Reach truck...
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in...
Here is your chance to join the team at one of North Americas leading logistics companies! This is an opportunity to work for a renowned logistics company that puts employees first. This is ideal...
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you have experience operating sit-down counterbalance forklifts? This job is for you! Come and join a team of forklift operators within a very...
Forklift Operator- Hyster Reach and Cherry Picker
- Mississauga, ON
- 8 days ago
- Mississauga, ON
- 8 days ago
We have an opportunity available in the Mississauga for MHE Operators. The ideal Forklift operator candidate will experienced operating Reach truck (must be the Hyster Reach) Order Picker, and...
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Randstad is seeking motivated Forklift Operators to join a dynamic team in a cold storage facility. This is a Saturday-only position with the potential to become a regular weekend commitment....
DHL is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. As the worlds leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing...
Overview: As a member of the Caledon site team, the Plant Operator executes the daily tasks of operating, maintaining and performing tasks related to an aggregate plant and equipment operation. In...
Crown Reach Forklift Operator- Afternoon Shift
- Mississauga, ON
- 13 days ago
- Mississauga, ON
- 13 days ago
Randstad is seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator to join our client's team in Mississauga. This is a long-term opportunity with excellent growth potential within a positive team...
Randstad Canada is currently hiring full-time tugger + towmotor drivers to work with our client in automotive manufacturing in Guelph, Ontario. We are hiring for full-time, long-term contracts. We...
Forklift Operator REACH - COUNTERBALANCE - ORDER PICKER
- Mississauga, ON
- 18 days ago
- Mississauga, ON
- 18 days ago
Company: Automotive Maintenance Products (Warehouse) Location: Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5N 8G6 Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pay: $22/hour Reporting to: Darcy Brown Employment Type:...
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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ontario
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.
Highest Education Level
Heavy Equipment Operators in Ontario offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position
- Inventory Management
- Math
- Scanning
- Logistics
- Paving
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Affirmative Action
- Supply Chain
- Warehouse Management
- Material Handling
- Sorting
- Shipping and Receiving
- Housekeeping
- Cycle Counting
- Stacking
- Warehouse Management System
- Packing
- Distribution
- Regulations
- Picking & Packing
- Bulldozer Operator
- Military Background
- Pallet Jack
- Reverse Logistics
- Staging
- Excavation
- Drug Testing
- Backhoe Operator
- Crane Operator
- Inspections
- Excavate
- Shrink Wrapping
- LTL
- Order Fulfillment
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Reimbursement
- NCCCO
- NCCCO Certified
- Raw Materials
- Telescopic Boom Crane
- Motor Grader Operator
- Palletizing
- RF Scanner
- Concrete
- Shipping
- Quality Control Inspection
- Loading & Unloading
- Forklift Operator
- Forklift
- Stand Up Reach Forklift
- Background Checks
- Driving
- High School Diploma
- English
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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