CURRENT!! positions are available for construction HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS!!

Heavy Metal Infrastructure (HMI), a division of Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals, is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our growing team in the Fort McMurray / Wood Buffalo Region.

If you enjoy challenging projects, working with a strong crew, and being part of a company that continues to grow year after year — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Heavy Metal?

For more than 25 years, Heavy Metal has built a reputation as a leader in heavy equipment rentals, maintenance, and industrial support services across North America.

At Heavy Metal, you’re not just another number — you’re part of a team that values:

- Safety first, always
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Career growth and development
- Work-life balance
- Pride in quality workmanship

We believe great people build great companies — and we’re looking for people who take pride in what they do.

Here we GROW again!! We know that great people are the key to the success of our business!

The Job

Rotation: 20 shifts on, 10 off

Hours per Day: 11

Accommodations: Camp setting

Flights: Provided by Heavy Metal, to and from the region

Transportation: Provided by Heavy Metal, to and from site

Hourly Rate: $39 - $42 per hour, dependent on skills, and abilities

In addition to the base hourly rate, full-time, permanent Equipment Operators can look forward to the following Compensation Package Extras.

+ Matching RRSP program

+ Vacation/Holiday Pay paid each pay period

+ Sick time benefits

+ Group benefits (life, critical illness & disability insurance, extended health, dental, vision)

+ Boot allowance

+ Bonus structure

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for controlling the machinery used during the construction process. They are expected to meet our standards of high quality and excellence in all work they do.

An excellent Equipment Operator will be:

- An ambassador for safety ensuring a healthy safety attitude,



compliance with all OH&S;, company, client and industry policies and guidelines, and continual participation in the safety program
- Forward-thinking and solution focused
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Highly motivated

To meet the demands of this position effectively, Equipment Operators must be able to:

- Adhere to and comply with all safety and environmental policies and initiatives
- Represent Heavy Metal positively and professionally in all interactions with clients and customers, including written and verbal communication
- Complete hazard assessments to a high standard acceptable by OH&S;
- Operate equipment and secure special attachments to equipment
- Clean, lubricate and perform regular safety checks on equipment
- Keep work and worksite organized and clean
- Be solution-focused and report any deficiencies and concerns on site
- Ability to work to strict deadline

What we need from you?

- Someone who takes pride in their work
- Mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with basic tools
- A minimum of 3-years experience operating various sizes and models equipment, particularly Excavators & Dozers
- Must have experience excavating foundations, trenching, backfilling, loading trucks, underground utilities, pushing for backfill and final grading
- Must be able to follow direction well
- Must have an excellent safety attitude, promoting and contributing to a strong safety culture and demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
- Collaborative communication style with strong verbal, written and comprehension skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team




- Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance

As part of our Hiring Process, YOU will be asked to:

- Provide a minimum of a Class 5 Driver's License (Advanced) and clean Driver’s Abstract
- Provide a criminal record check
- Complete drug and alcohol screening with a negative result
- Complete a fitness evaluation related specifically to your position
- Provide copies of current certifications (if you do not have any of the training required to be on site, we will provide it for you)
- Comply with federal, provincial and Heavy Metal/client worksite regulations

Please Note: Employment is conditional upon successfully meeting ALL the hiring requirements.

Our Commitment to YOU:

- Group Benefits (Health, Dental and so much more)
- Matching RRSP and Bonus Program
- Positive team environment
- Current tooling and equipment
- A work environment dedicated to your safety
- Site and job specific training
- Safety training
- Advancement opportunities
- Accommodations and transportation

If you want to be part of a workplace that empowers you to achieve and succeed, we encourage you to forward your resume and cover letter by fax to (phone hidden) or by email to indicating HMI Equipment Operator in the subject line.

We thank you for your interest in this position; however only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews.

Employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39.00-$42.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- carpentry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction (Alberta)
🏢 Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals
📍 Alberta