Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator Operator

Grizzlytrek Group; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in Lloydminster is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join their team. This full-time position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, with responsibilities including operating excavators safely and following strict safety protocols. Applicants should have relevant certifications and a commitment to safety. Benefits include a competitive wage, accommodations for non-local employees, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive safety and training support

Overtime opportunities

Accommodations for non-local employees

Life insurance

Dental care

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts safely and consistently.
• Previous experience as an excavator operator in an industrial or plant site setting.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently in a plant site environment.
• Follow site-specific safety protocols and maintain clean-shaven requirements for respirator use.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Maintain situational awareness and proactively identify potential hazards.
• Perform pre-operational checks and minor maintenance on equipment.

Skills

CSTS 2020 certification

H2S Alive

Standard First Aid certification

Ground Disturbance certification

Strong situational awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Excavator Operator

Location: Lloydminster, AB

Position Type: Full-time

Wage/Salary Range: $36.00 per hour

Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotation to be confirmed

Hours Per Day: 12 hours

Company Overview: GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success for them and our business partners. We work across Canada and industries including mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we particularly emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

Job Overview: GrizzlyTrek is currently seeking one Excavator Operator to join our valued client’s team at a plant site in Lloydminster. This is a full-time position, ideally suited to an individual committed to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently in a plant site environment.
• Follow site-specific safety protocols and maintain clean-shaven requirements for respirator use.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Maintain situational awareness and proactively identify potential hazards.
• Perform pre-operational checks and minor maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications

• CSTS 2020 certification.
• H2S Alive.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• Ground Disturbance certification (if operating).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts safely and consistently.
• Strong situational awareness and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an excavator operator in an industrial or plant site setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Work Environment

This role is based at a plant site in Lloydminster, requiring adherence to strict safety standards and PPE requirements. Operators must be clean-shaven for respirator use and prepared for long shifts in a collaborative, safety-driven work environment. Accommodations are available for non-local candidates.

Benefits

• $34.00 – $36.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities as applicable.
• Accommodations provided for non-local employees.
• Comprehensive safety and training support.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Life insurance: $100,000 for the employee
• AD&D insurance: Matching life insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Dependent life insurance: $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child
• Extended health care: Drug, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing, and more
• Paramedical services: Annual coverage for services like chiro, physio, massage, and mental health
• Vision care: Glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic/comp services ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: Up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days

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