Finish and Bulk Excavator Operators - St. Albert

Whissell Contracting Ltd.; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Safety incentive bonus

Career advancement

Discount programs with partners

Safety and recognition rewards

Job summary

Whissell is seeking highly skilled operators for earthworks projects in St. Albert. The role requires operating excavators and other heavy equipment with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Experience in earthwork construction is required, and applicants must have high attention to detail, own transportation, and steel-toes boots. This seasonal/full-time position includes weekends and competitive compensation with benefits.

Qualifications

• Earthwork construction experience is required.
• High attention to detail is required.
• Must have your own transportation.
• Must have own steel-toes safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently for bulk excavation, trenching, stripping, loading, backfilling, and site preparation on civil earthworks projects.
• Perform finish grading and detailed excavation to achieve required elevations, slopes, grades, and tolerances according to plans and survey requirements.
• Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, GPS/machine control systems, and survey information to ensure accurate excavation and grading.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and housekeeping, reporting any deficiencies or mechanical issues promptly.
• Work closely with Foremen, Superintendents, survey crews, and other equipment operators while following company safety policies, procedures, and Alberta OH&S requirements.

Skills

Earthwork experience

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 6703 41 Street,Leduc, AB, T9E 0Z4,Canada
• Employee Type Seasonal
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Russel
• Email [e-mail]

Whissell: Building more than a Job

Overview
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated operators to be a part of our earthworks project in St. Albert. We are looking for heavy equipment operators with experience operating Excavators, Rock Trucks, Packers, Graders, and Dozers. We are looking for accuracy, diligence, and a strong dedication to safety for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently for bulk excavation, trenching, stripping, loading, backfilling, and site preparation on civil earthworks projects.
• Perform finish grading and detailed excavation to achieve required elevations, slopes, grades, and tolerances according to plans and survey requirements.
• Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, GPS/machine control systems, and survey information to ensure accurate excavation and grading.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and housekeeping, reporting any deficiencies or mechanical issues promptly.
• Work closely with Foremen, Superintendents, survey crews, and other equipment operators while following company safety policies, procedures, and Alberta OH&S requirements.

Requirement for all jobs

• Earthwork construction experience are required.
• High attention to detail is required.
• Pay to be determined by skill and experience.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies, OH & S Legislation, and WCB reporting procedures.
• Understand and maintain quality and production standards and work to achieve established production goals.
• Physically able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as required in the construction environment.
• Must have your own transportation.
• Must have own steel-toes safety boots.
• Seasonal, full-time, and weekends

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Career advancement and professional Development
• Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan. LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Opencircle Benefits
• Safety Incentive Bonus
• Safety and Recognition Rewards Programs
• Commitment to safety
• Perks Beyond the Paycheque: We've partnered with leading brands to offer our employees exclusive discounts on travel, shopping, lifestyle services, and more.

All Whissell employees must undergo a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and submit a valid Driver’s Abstract (issued no more than three months prior) before starting work.

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Experience the Excitement: Join Whissell To Be Part of the team that Safely Achieves the "Best Projects Every Time"!