Finish Excavator Operator

Ledcor; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for a major industrial project in Fort Saskatchewan. The role involves operating excavators, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and be able to work under minimal supervision. This position offers a work schedule of 4 days on and 3 days off, along with competitive health benefits.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Comprehensive health and benefits package

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating excavators and various other heavy equipment.
• Demonstrate skills and experience with finish grade work.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate 15-35T excavators and other equipment to perform civil work.
• Perform daily basic service and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct field level pre-job hazard analysis and assess tasks before starting.

Skills

Operating excavators

Finish grade work

Minimal supervision

Job description

Are you an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a major industrial project? Are you seeking work-life balance? At Ledcor, we take pride in safety, quality, and craftsmanship, and we’re looking for hardworking and reliable Pipefitters to join our team for the Dow LP8 Path2Zero expansion project in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.

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Responsibilities:

• Primarily operate 15-35T excavators and other equipment to perform civil work
• Fill out and understand an equipment logbook
• Perform daily basic service and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel and Labourers, and acts accordingly
• Recognize existing and potential hazards and know how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before starting
• Operate equipment in a safe manner be willing to comply with Ledcor’s safety commitments

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating excavators and various other heavy equipment
• Demonstrate skills and experience with finish grade work
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
• Successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Valid government photo ID (driver’s license, passport etc.)
• Client online orientations must be completed

Work Conditions:

• Position commencing as soon as possible
• Work schedule: 4 days on, and 3 days off plus statutory holidays off, 40 hours per week
• Extended health benefits provided by CLAC
• This is a local position—candidates must reside in the Greater Edmonton area. No camp accommodation or travel allowances provided

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page .