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JOB DETAILSPosted Nov 9, 2026

Heavy Equipment Operator

Beaver Brook Forestry & Contracting

Parkhill (ON)

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Job details

Location
Parkhill (ON)
Salary
$25.00 to $38.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Full job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dusty
  • Wet/damp

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Equipment operation

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
  • Perform minor repairs to equipment
  • Tree removal
  • Change machinery attachments

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

  • Backhoe excavator, loader
  • Caterpillar (CAT) controls

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Skidsteer
  • Chippers
  • Chain saw

Additional sector experience

  • Forestry

Area of work experience

  • Land clearing
  • Stumping

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits