Mainline Excavator Operator – Underground Utilities Pro

Golderado Contracting Corp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado is seeking an experienced Mainline Excavator Operator to join our underground utilities construction team. You will excavate mainline trenches for water, sewer, or pipeline projects, coordinating closely with pipe layers and foremen to ensure safe, high-quality installations.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of mainline experience, read grades accurately, and hold CSTS 2020, Ground Disturbance Level 2, and WHMIS 2015 tickets. A valid license and reliable transport are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as a mainline operator or equivalent.
• Experience in water/sewer installation and trenching.
• Ability to read grade and follow specifications or survey stakes.
• Valid safety tickets: Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Excavate mainline trenches to specified depth, width, grade and alignment.
• Assist with trenching for water, sewer, storm or pipeline installations.
• Maintain trench integrity and support underground utilities.

Skills

Grade reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English proficient

Production focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Golderado is seeking an experienced Mainline Excavator Operator to join our underground utilities construction team. You will excavate mainline trenches for water, sewer, or pipeline projects, coordinating closely with pipe layers and foremen to ensure safe, high-quality installations.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of mainline experience, read grades accurately, and hold CSTS 2020, Ground Disturbance Level 2, and WHMIS 2015 tickets. A valid license and reliable transport are required.