excavator operator

Lenbeth Weeping Tile; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company is seeking a heavy equipment operator based in Edmonton. The role involves operating backhoe excavators and loaders, performing equipment checks, and ensuring safety compliance. Successful candidates will have a secondary school diploma and necessary certifications, thriving in physically demanding outdoor environments.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Parking available

Qualifications

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• First Aid Certificate and CSTS Certificate required.
• Driving record check needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including backhoe excavator and loader.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and perform minor repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, and specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physically demanding

Fast-paced environment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Backhoe excavator

Loader

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• First Aid Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Ground Disturbance - Level II program
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
  
  

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Rough grading
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Parking available