Equipment Operator – Residential Grading & Loaming

Erosion Control Central; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Comprehensive training programs

Steady, year-round work

Job summary

Erosion Control Central (ECC) is seeking an Equipment Operator in Edmonton for residential grading and loaming, with transition into snow removal in winter. You’ll join a professional crew focused on quality workmanship and safety on active sites.

Responsibilities include operating a skid steer, marking grades, directing trucks, and performing fine grading with Bobcat equipment as needed. Year-round, full-time opportunity with training and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of skid steer operating experience in residential construction.
• Proven experience with grading and loaming.
• Comfortable marking grades and directing trucks.
• Solid understanding of site safety and job sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a full-size skid steer for residential grading and loaming.
• Perform fine grading for new home lots.
• Mark and check grades accurately.
• Direct truck traffic and coordinate material placement.
• Work safely and efficiently on active residential construction sites.
• Operate a Bobcat mini skid steer when needed.

Skills

Skid steer operation

Grading and loaming

Site safety awareness

Team player

Directing trucks

Tools

Bobcat 463

Bobcat S70

Job description

Erosion Control Central (ECC) is a growing environmental consulting and construction company specializing in erosion and sediment control, residential grading, and site services. We work with developers, builders, and contractors across Alberta to deliver high-quality results with a focus on safety, reliability, and professionalism.

We are currently looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to join our residential construction team in Edmonton. This role is focused on final grading and loaming for new home construction during the season and transitions into snow removal operations in the winter.

If you take pride in precision work, enjoy operating equipment, and want to be part of a professional crew that values quality workmanship, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our field operations team, you will:

• Operate a full-size skid steer for residential grading and loaming
• Perform fine grading for new home lots
• Mark and check grades accurately
• Direct truck traffic and coordinate material placement
• Work safely and efficiently on active residential construction sites
• Operate a Bobcat mini skid steer (463 / S70) when needed, considered a strong asset

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of skid steer operating experience in residential construction
• Proven experience with grading and loaming
• Comfortable marking grades and directing trucks
• Solid understanding of site safety and job sequencing
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work well in a team environment

Preferred Assets

• Experience leading or training other operators
• Experience operating a Bobcat 463 or S70 mini skid steer
• Snow removal equipment experience

Compensation & Schedule

• $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Guaranteed winter salary transitioning into snow removal operations

What We Offer

• Steady, consistent work
• A professional, well-run crew
• Opportunity for long-term growth with a stable company
• Comprehensive training programs
• Health insurance plans and wellness program
• A safety-focused work environment built on quality and teamwork