Heavy Equipment Operator: Dozer & Excavator Pro

Zohorecruit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Primus Workforce Ltd. in Edmonton seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, mining, civil and reclamation projects. You will operate dozers, mini excavators, and other heavy equipment to complete earthworks, grading, trenching, and material movement.

You will work with supervisors, survey crews, spotters, and ground personnel, following safety procedures and project drawings. CSA footwear and PPE required; valid driver's license preferred; outdoor work in varying

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers and/or mini excavators in construction, mining, civil, earthworks or reclamation environments.
• Proven ability to trench, grade, and maintain slopes with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety mindset with adherence to site procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers and mini excavators to perform excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, site preparation, and earthmoving activities.
• Push overburden, soil, sand, muskeg and other materials while maintaining grade and slope requirements.
• Construct, maintain, and repair haul roads, access roads, work pads, lease sites, and laydown areas.
• Read and follow grade stakes, survey markings, project drawings, laser systems, and GPS machine control when applicable.
• Safely excavate around underground utilities and follow all ground disturbance procedures.
• Maintain safe trench conditions through proper sloping, benching, shoring, and excavation practices.
• Rip frost, hardpan, and other difficult ground conditions as required by project demands.
• Load, move, stockpile, and place materials and debris throughout the work area.
• Support reclamation, environmental, and land restoration projects, including topsoil placement and contouring.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections, walkarounds, and routine maintenance activities.
• Report equipment deficiencies, hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and other site safety initiatives.

Skills

Dozer operation

Mini excavator operation

Grading/earthworks

Trenching/excavation

Site safety

Read grade stakes

GPS/machine control

PPE/compliance

Education

Ground Disturbance cert

Construction safety training

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Primus Workforce Ltd. in Edmonton seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, mining, civil and reclamation projects. You will operate dozers, mini excavators, and other heavy equipment to complete earthworks, grading, trenching, and material movement.

You will work with supervisors, survey crews, spotters, and ground personnel, following safety procedures and project drawings. CSA footwear and PPE required; valid driver's license preferred; outdoor work in varying