Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground

Park Paving Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mainline Excavator Operators for the upcoming season. This full-time seasonal role offers competitive wages and benefits while working in a physically demanding environment. Candidates will be responsible for safely operating excavators, performing equipment maintenance, and employing safe excavation practices. The ideal candidates will thrive under pressure, maintain a positive work culture, and contribute to the team's success. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and advance your career in road construction, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP Matching

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of excavators and safe operation practices.
• Ability to perform pre/post trip inspections and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators and maintain equipment.
• Utilize various shoring methods and collaborate with crew.

Skills

Excavator Operation

Rigging Techniques

Preventative Maintenance

Shoring Methods

Collaboration

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence

Ground Disturbance 201 Standard Training

Confined Space Monitor/Entry Training

Job description

Park Paving Ltd. has been locally owned and operated for 50 years as one of the largest road construction contractors in Edmonton, and we are looking for MAINLINE EXCAVATOR OPERATORS to join our UNDERGROUND DIVISION for the 2025 season. This position is a full-time seasonal role and offers competitive wage with benefits.

The primary responsibilities, duties, and expectations of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Strong working knowledge of excavators and the ability to safely operate.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and general preventative maintenance of the equipment.
• Understand and utilize various shoring methods and safe excavation practices such as shields, boxes, air shoring, hydraulic shoring, and slide rails.
• Understand and implement proper rigging techniques.
• Work collaboratively with crewmembers and subcontracted trucks to complete work in an efficient manner.
• Ability to keep machine tracks clean using a track shovel.

The minimum requirements for this position include:

• Valid Class 5 Driver's licence.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Valid Ground Disturbance 201 Standard training (Alberta) is an asset.
• Valid Confined Space Monitor/Entry training is an asset.

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive Wages/Salaries.
• Health & Dental Benefits.
• Vision Benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• RRSP Matching.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Successful candidates will thrive in a physically demanding, highly productive, and high-pressure environment. They will also possess a valid driver’s license and have a strong drive to contribute to the team's success by working with operators and other crew members to perform a wide range of duties. Successful candidates will maintain a safety-minded and high accountability work culture while working with their direct supervisors and other employees, fostering a positive and respectful work environment.

Successful candidates must have a driving record free of major infractions and must pass a medical/fitness exam as conditions of employment.

ANY MISREPRESENTATION OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR CANDIDACY.

Pay Scale: $32 - $42 per hour based on experience.

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