Finish Excavator Operator

Blackline Civil; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Extended health and benefits package

Growth opportunities in civil division

Strong pipeline of work across Alberta

Job summary

Blackline Civil Inc. is seeking a skilled Finish Excavator for our Alberta projects. You will work on underground infrastructure, installing water, sewer, and storm systems while protecting existing utilities.

This full-time role requires 2+ years of excavator experience, reading grade stakes and plans, and a commitment to safety. You’ll coordinate with pipe layers and crews, perform daily inspections, and help us deliver quality work across Central and Northern Alberta.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of excavator experience in underground or civil construction.
• Experience working around live utilities.
• Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and utility drawings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ground disturbance certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators for trenching, backfilling, grading, and utility installation.
• Safely expose existing underground utilities.
• Work around live gas, electrical, water, and telecom lines.
• Follow grade stakes, trench depths, and site plans with precision.
• Coordinate with pipe layers, labourers, and supervisors.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain trench safety per regulations (shoring, sloping, benching).
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and project specs.

Skills

Trenching safety

Live utilities awareness

Reading grade stakes

Field decision making

Team collaboration

Tools

Ground disturbance certification

Job description

Finish Excavator - Civil Construction

Location: Alberta (Central / Northern Projects)
Company: Blackline Civil Inc.
Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-driven Finish Excavatorwith experience in underground construction. In this role, you’ll be responsible for precise excavation around live utilities and installation of underground infrastructure such as water, sewer, and storm systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavators for trenching, backfilling, grading, and utility installation
• Safely expose existing underground utilities
• Work around live gas, electrical, water, and telecom lines
• Follow grade stakes, trench depths, and site plans with precision
• Coordinate closely with pipe layers, labourers, and supervisors
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and routine equipment maintenance
• Maintain trench safety in compliance with regulations (shoring, sloping, benching)
• Ensure all work is performed according to safety standards and project specs
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of excavator experience in underground or civil construction
• Proven experience working around live utilities
• Strong understanding of trenching and excavation safety practices
• Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and utility drawings
• Valid driver’s license
• Ground disturbance certification
  

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of municipal underground infrastructure installation
• Ability to make decisions quickly and solve problems in the field
  
• High accountability
• Team-first mindset with a focus on execution
• Commitment to safety, quality, and getting the job done right

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Extended health and benefits package
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division
• Strong pipeline of work across Alberta