Excavator Edmonton, AB

GrizzlyTrek Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Extended Health and Dental

Travel Insurance

Overtime opportunities

Career development training

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group is hiring an Excavator Operator for Edmonton, Alberta. Pay is up to $45.00 per hour on 12-hour days, 6 on and 1 off, with local-to-Edmonton eligibility and no LOA. You will operate an excavator safely on site and coordinate with ground crews.

The seat requires reliability, clear communication, and a safety-first approach to daily tasks. This is a demanding, hands-on construction role in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Verifiable experience operating an excavator.
• Ability to perform 12-hour shifts on a 6 days on/1 day off schedule.
• Local to Edmonton with no LOA provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator safely and productively per site directions.
• Carry out excavator work to grades and site instructions.
• Perform circle checks and greasing before movement.
• Report mechanical issues, ground conditions and hazards promptly.
• Work safely around other equipment and ground crews.
• Participate in hazard assessments and safety meetings.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety-first mindset

Team communication

Local to EDMONTON

Tools

Excavator

Job description

Excavator Operator | Up to $45/hr | Edmonton, AB

Edmonton, Alberta | 6 Days On, 1 Day Off | 12-Hour Days

Heavy Equipment / Excavator Operator | Local to Edmonton

Hiring now.

GrizzlyTrek is hiring an Excavator Operator for our valued client in Edmonton, Alberta. Pay is up to $45.00 an hour on 12-hour days, 6 days on and 1 day off. This seat is for candidates local to Edmonton. No living out allowance (LOA) is provided.

Job Details

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Local Hire: Local to Edmonton required. No living out allowance (LOA) provided.
• Schedule: 6 days on, 1 day off
• Hours: 12-hour days
• Compensation: Up to $45.00 per hour
• Equipment: Excavator

The Seat

You run an excavator to site direction and keep your machine working safely alongside other equipment and ground crews. Operators who take direction, communicate clearly and put safety first are the ones we want to hear from.

What You'll Do

• Operate an excavator safely and productively, working to site direction
• Carry out excavator work to the grades and instructions provided on site
• Complete circle checks and greasing before the machine moves
• Report mechanical issues, ground conditions and hazards promptly
• Work safely around other equipment and ground crews
• Take part in hazard assessments, toolbox talks and safety meetings

What You Bring

• Local to Edmonton. No living out allowance (LOA) is provided for this seat
• Available for 12-hour days, 6 days on and 1 day off
• Verifiable experience operating an excavator
• Basic mechanical awareness, including circle checks and greasing
• Able to work safely and communicate clearly around equipment and ground crews
• Reliable attendance, willingness to take direction, and a safety-first attitude

Why Operators Take This Job

Up to $45.00 an hour is posted up front, and the schedule is set: 12-hour days, 6 days on and 1 day off, for operators who are already local to Edmonton.

What We Offer

• Up to $45.00 per hour
• Overtime available based on operational requirements
• Life insurance plus AD&D with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health and dental: drugs, hospital, vision, paramedical, mental health, child ortho
• Travel insurance
• Ongoing training and career development support

About GrizzlyTrek

GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades across Canada's industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.

Local to Edmonton and run an excavator well? Tell us the excavators you have run and the work you have done with them.