Civil Operator – Vancouver Island / Temporary East Kootenay Assignment
Vancouver Island, BC | Travel to East Kootenays | Full-Time

Milestone Equipment Contracting Inc. is looking for experienced Civil Operators based on Vancouver Island who are willing to travel to the East Kootenays for a temporary work assignment, starting as soon as possible and continuing until approximately the fall.

This is a great opportunity for skilled workers who want to take on a temporary out-of-town assignment.

While working in the East Kootenays, Milestone will provide:

Company-paid accommodations in a hotel or Airbnb

$100 per day Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Company-supported travel arrangements

Following the East Kootenay assignment, employees will return to work on Vancouver Island, with the expectation that they are willing to travel back to the Kootenays or other project locations from time to time as operational needs require.

What You’ll Be Doing
As an Operator, you will support a variety of civil construction projects, including underground utilities, grading, earthworks, roadworks, and municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

Safe, experienced and efficient operation of heavy equipment

Supporting site crews with day-to-day production activities

Working collaboratively with Foremen, Superintendents, and labour crews

Performing daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks

Maintaining production targets while ensuring quality workmanship

Supporting safe work practices and company safety standards

Assisting with site organization and material handling as required

Contributing to a robust,



respectful, and team-oriented work environment

What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:

Experience operating heavy equipment on mainline civil construction projects, including working at depths of 3 metres or greater and around live utilities

Strong understanding of safe operating practices

Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

Ability to adapt to changing project needs

Strong communication and situational awareness

Accountability, professionalism, and reliability

Willingness to support crews outside equipment when needed

Willingness and ability to work temporarily in the East Kootenays and travel as required in the future

Experience operating the following equipment is considered an asset:

Excavators

Skid steers

Loaders

Packers

Dozers

Graders

Why Join Milestone?

$100/day LOA while working in the East Kootenays

Company-paid hotel or Airbnb accommodations

Company-supported travel

Competitive compensation

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Long-term employment opportunities on Vancouver Island following the temporary assignment

Opportunities for future travel assignments as needed

Supportive leadership focused on our values: Build, Learn, Lead, Grow

At Milestone, we believe great projects are built by great people. We are looking for experienced Vancouver Island workers who are ready for a change of scenery, willing to help support our growing East Kootenay operations, and want to continue building their career with Milestone for the long term.

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📌 Civil Operator - Temporary Kootenay's Opportunity (British Columbia)
🏢 Milestone Equipment Contracting
📍 British Columbia