Excavator Operator

Datoff; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Datoff Construction in Northern British Columbia seeks an experienced Excavator Operator for its Civil Division. The role involves operating excavators on diverse civil projects, including utility installation and site preparation, with location varying by site.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of excavator experience, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work with site supervisors and other crew to keep operations safe and efficient. Working hours range 40-60 per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating excavators on civil construction projects.
• Proven ability to operate excavators with precision and confidence.
• Experience with trenching, excavation, backfilling, grading, and site preparation.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently on a variety of civil construction projects, including excavation, grading, trenching, site servicing, and utility work.
• Perform precision excavation and grading to required elevations, grades, and specifications.
• Complete trenching and excavation for water, sewer, storm, drainage, and other underground services.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or mechanical issues before they become problems.
• Work closely with site supervisors, labourers, surveyors, truck drivers, and other equipment operators to maintain safe and efficient site operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all company and site-specific health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Excavator operation

Precision operation

Trenching

Backfilling

Grading

Site preparation

Education

No formal training required

Job description

Description

Datoff Construction is a long-standing General Contractor in Northern B.C. We bring pride in our projects and enjoy a lively work environment. We work in Commercial, Civil, and Industrial Construction and seeking experienced an Excavator Operator for our Civil Division. Work would include installation of utilities and excavation and backfill for building foundations. Location -varies based on work site location.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently on a variety of civil construction projects, including excavation, grading, trenching, site servicing, and utility work.
• Perform precision excavation and grading to required elevations, grades, and specifications.
• Complete trenching and excavation for water, sewer, storm, drainage, and other underground services.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or mechanical issues before they become problems.
• Work closely with site supervisors, labourers, surveyors, truck drivers, and other equipment operators to maintain safe and efficient site operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all company and site-specific health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating excavators in civil construction or a related industry.
• Proven ability to operate excavators with precision and confidence, including working
• Experience with trenching, excavation, backfilling, grading, and site preparation.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety, including safe work procedures around personnel, equipment, and utilities.

Education

No formal training required

Additional information

Datoff Bros bids work throughout Northern BC. Work locations may be out of town, in remote locations.

Working hours: 40-60 hours per week.

Minimum experience: 3 years.