Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Full Time (Waterloo Region)Kieswetter Excavating Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned excavating contractor based in St. Clements, ON, working on some of Waterloo Region's highest-profile civil construction projects — site grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, and earthworks. We're hiring skilled operators who want steady, year-round work and room to grow with a company that still runs like a family business.
Why work here:

• Family owned and operated — four generations in.
• Modern equipment and technology, not aging fleet.
• Promote from within — real advancement paths for operators who show up and do the work.
• Continuous, year-round work (not seasonal layoffs).
• Group benefits and company perks.

What you'll do:

• Operate excavators, dozers, or other heavy equipment on active civil sites.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Read and work to grade stakes, levels, and trenching plans.
• Flag and communicate equipment issues or unsafe site conditions immediately.
• Follow Kieswetter's safety program and site-specific protocols.
• Coordinate with the site supervisor on project layout, locates, and daily production targets.

What you bring:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites across Waterloo Region.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment in construction, excavation, or a similar outdoor trade.
• Working knowledge of grades, levels, and trenching.
• Physical stamina for full days on an active job site.
• A sharp eye for hazards and the judgment to call them out.

Schedule:
Monday to Friday, with regular overtime and weekend availability during peak season. Shifts typically run 10–14 hours depending on project needs.
Location:
Primarily Waterloo Region, with occasional travel to project sites across Southern Ontario.