Excavator Operator – Mainline – Fort McMurray

Sureway Construction Group Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Alberta is seeking a skilled Excavator Operator for the 2025 season. The role involves operating excavators for pipe installation and requires a minimum of four years of experience. Benefits include a retention bonus, living accommodations, and a supportive safety culture.

Benefits

Benefits

RRSP/TFSA Matching

Options for living accommodations

Daily allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience as a Mainline Hoe operator.
• Experience in water/sewer installations and roadway construction.

Responsibilities

• Excavate and install pipe on line and grade.
• Ensure trench is excavated to proper depth/grade.
• Operate excavator safely in close proximity to personnel.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Tools

Excavator

Job description

Excavator Operator - Mainline - Fort McMurray

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

2025 Season 5% RETENTION BONUS (*as per qualifying requirements)

Job Type Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Essential Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

• Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided**
  
  
  

Requirements

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
  
  
  

Pre-employment

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation
  
  
  

Mainline Excavator Operator Responsibilities

• Work with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of laying pipe on line and grade.
• Ensure trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade.
• Be aware of proper rigging of pipe, manhole barrels, etc. and ensure safe work procedures are followed during the lowering of materials into the excavation.
• Operate excavator in close proximity to ground personnel and other equipment.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.
  
  
  

Mainline Excavator Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Mainline Hoe operator.
• Must have experience in water/sewer installations, subdivision servicing, roadway construction and urban renewal projects
  
  
  

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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