LOCATION:
Sault Ste. Marie,
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full Time
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Company: Pioneer Construction
Position Type: Full-Time, Seasonal
Who We Are
Pioneer Construction is a Northern Ontario-based civil construction company with a history dating back to 1938. Founded in Sudbury, we have grown into a trusted leader in road building, heavy civil construction, municipal infrastructure, and mining support services across the region. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and community development, we take pride in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects and supports Northern Ontario.
The Opportunity
Pioneer Construction Inc. is seeking hardworking and dependable individuals to join our team in the role of Heavy Equipment Operator, based in the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario area. This is a hand-on role suitable for a safety-conscious, reliable individual who takes pride in their equipment and their work.
Your Day-to-Day
- Operate various types of heavy equipment as assigned and qualified including excavators, graders, backhoes, loaders, and dozers
- Perform daily pre-operational and post-operational inspections and attend safety meetings
- Clean and lubricate and refuel equipment as required
- Monitor equipment fitness, and ever-changing conditions
- Perform minor repairs to equipment when required
- Maintain accurate electronic hours of service logs and vehicle inspection logs
- Perform physically demanding work including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, crouching, climbing, crawling, repetitive reaching, and extended periods of standing throughout the workday
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required to meet operational and project demands
- Travel to job sites across Northern Ontario, including occasional out-of-town assignments with overnight stays
- Work in accordance with all internal, client and regulated health and safety policies, procedures and/or regulations, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Perform other related duties as assigned
You Are a Good Fit If You Have
Required:
- Valid G class Driver’s License
- Minimum of 1 year experience operating heavy equipment
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Considered an Asset:
- Experience operating multiple types of equipment
- Prior experience in the construction industry
- Surface Miner Common Core
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of loading requirements, techniques, and practices
- Familiar with aspects of maintenance of crushing equipment
- Ability to perform physically intensive and strenuous tasks
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and clients
- Ability to adapt to changing job requirements and schedules
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Professional attitude and strong work ethic
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $26.50 – $33.00
- Extended health, dental, and life insurance
- Company pension
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Company events
- Ongoing training and career development
This position is governed by a collective agreement with Operating Engineers Local 793. The pay range posted reflects base compensation under the applicable agreement. Placement within the range is based on experience, qualifications, and union provisions. Benefits and other incentives are offered separately.
Equity & Accessibility
At Pioneer Construction we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Pioneer Construction welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@pioneerconstruction.ca. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work for us in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; However, only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Follow Us on Our Website and on Social Media:
Website: www.pioneerconstruction.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pioneerconstructioninc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/pioneer-construction-inc
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pioneersconstruction
Posting Date: March 16, 2026
Closing Date: April 10, 2026