heavy equipment operator - tractor-loader-backhoe

Posted on August 18, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Yukon Equipment Services Ltd
Location Whitehorse , YT Y1A 0E5
Work location On site
Salary $ 44.45 HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies 1 vacancy
Source Job Bank #

Overview

Languages: English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
Operate heavy equipment
Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
Perform minor repairs to equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of heavy equipment operated
Backhoe excavator, loader
Loader
Bobcats

Area of work experience
Excavation

Transportation/travel information
Willing to travel





Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work workplace for youth.

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment prospects, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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Key notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.
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📌 Heavy Equipment Operator Tractor Loader Backhoe Whitehorse
🏢 Yukon Equipment Services
📍 Whitehorse