Job Category: Skilled Operator Province: Southern Ontario Company: Heavy Civil Total Wage Package

Hourly Wage Range: $35.00-$50.00

Current Open Vacancy: None

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our high-growth organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, driven individual with strong leadership skills who takes pride in their work. The Operator plays a key role in meeting project deadlines and supporting overall customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

- Operate heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, loaders, and skid steers for earthworks, grading, trenching, and material handling
- Grade and shape surfaces in accordance with site plans, elevations, and project specifications
- Ensure accuracy of excavation depths, slopes, and final grades using stakes, lasers, and grade control systems
- Perform trenching and excavation for underground services while maintaining proper line and grade
- Safely load trucks and move materials around site in both open and confined work areas
- Manage excavated materials efficiently, including stockpiling and backfilling operations
- Maintain safe access routes and work zones around operating equipment
- Work in coordination with grade crews, pipe layers, and site supervision to achieve production and quality targets
- Conduct daily equipment inspections, including fluid levels, wear checks, and reporting deficiencies
- Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, trucks, and attachments
- Follow all company health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements




- Maintain a clean, organized, and protected worksite at all times
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
- Support crew members as required and contribute to a team-oriented environment
- Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in heavy civil or infrastructure construction
- Proven experience with excavators, dozers, loaders, and skid steers (GPS/machine control experience is an asset)
- Strong understanding of grading, excavation, and earthworks operations
- Ability to read and interpret site plans, elevations, and grade stakes
- Experience working around underground utilities and trenching operations
- Strong awareness of job site safety practices and equipment operation protocols
- Ability to work in tight or confined spaces with precision and control
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment and heavy equipment
- Ability to travel to project sites as required. G-Class driver’s license (preferred)
- Able to work long days, flexible work hours and weekends

Hiring & Application Process

If this opportunity excites you, please send your resume!





Fidelity Group of Companies welcomes and encourages application from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Fidelity Construction & Engineering

Fidelity Engineering & Construction operates as a general contractor in the heavy civil construction sector, delivering infrastructure that supports Canada’s transportation networks, environmental systems, and public assets.

We work primarily with federal, provincial, and public-sector clients, providing end-to-end construction services on projects that demand advanced technical expertise, careful coordination, and a deep understanding of regulatory and environmental requirements.

Our work is defined not by a checklist of services, but by our ability to manage complexity, adapt to site-specific challenges, and deliver durable, long-term solutions.

As the Fidelity Group of Companies continue to evolve in their respective industries, we have only begun our journey of what we are capable of achieving. The success of our business can be attributed to the incredible group of talented professionals that already make up our team here at Fidelity. It is our goal to be not only an industry leader, but ensure that our team members are continually provided with challenging, meaningful and dynamic opportunities.

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Port Colborne)
🏢 Fidelity Engineering u0026 Construction
📍 Port Colborne