Matrix HR is recruiting experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for a large marine dredging and infrastructure project in Esquimalt, BC.

This local opportunity involves operating excavators and loaders in a marine construction workplace, including work on barges, temporary marine platforms, and shore-based support areas.

Position Details:

- Location: Esquimalt, BC

- Wage: $38.21 per hour

- Employment type: Project-based

- Shifts: Day and night shifts may be required

- Overtime: Opportunities may be available based on project requirements

- Security: Candidates must be able to obtain site-specific security clearance

- Transportation: Reliable transportation to the Esquimalt worksite is required

Responsibilities:

- Safely operate excavators or loaders in a marine construction environment

- Load and manage screeners, conveyors, barges, and related equipment

- Handle dredged sediments, debris, and other materials

- Load and offload barges

- Stockpile and manage materials on site

- Support dredging, mixing, and material-transfer operations

- Communicate clearly with supervisors, crane operators, and site crews

- Complete daily equipment inspections and basic preventative checks

- Monitor tides, weather conditions, and marine safety considerations

- Follow all site-specific safety, environmental, and operating procedures





- Maintain a clean and organized work area

- Report equipment concerns or unsafe conditions to site supervision

Work Environment

Work may take place on:

- Barges and Flexifloats

- Temporary marine platforms

- Shore-based support areas

- Marine construction and dredging sites

Qualifications

- Three to five years of experience operating excavators, loaders, or similar heavy equipment

- Experience in civil, marine, dredging, or heavy industrial construction

- Strong equipment-control and material-handling skills

- Ability to work safely outdoors in changing weather conditions

- Ability to work day or night shifts as required

- Reliable transportation to the Esquimalt jobsite

- Ability to obtain the required site-specific security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous marine or dredging project experience

- Experience operating equipment from barges or floating platforms

- OFA Level 1 or higher

- WHMIS certification

If you are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for an opportunity to work on a major marine infrastructure project in Esquimalt, BC, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and copies of any relevant tickets or certifications for consideration.

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