Mini Excavator Operator - Flexible Schedules & Benefits

Golderado Contracting Corp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado Contracting Corp is seeking a skilled Mini Excavator Operator for the Keyera project in Edmonton. The role involves digging trenches and foundations to precise grades, operating a skid steer, and working safely around live utilities.

Applicants must have 5+ years of excavator experience in civil/underground work, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification, plus a valid driver’s license and good English skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of excavator operation experience in civil, road, or underground construction.
• CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance Level 2 required.
• Valid driver's license and recent driving abstract within 30 days of start date.
• Proficient English language skills.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts in all seasonal weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches, foundations, and holes to grade specs following site plans.
• Must be able to operate a skid steer.
• Comfortable operating equipment in tight or restricted work areas.
• Safely expose and work around live underground utilities (gas, water, electrical, telecom).
• Backfill trenches, compact soil, and grade earth around structures or installed pipes.
• Work alongside pipelayers, ground crew, and site supervisors to align and install water, sewer, or fiber optic infrastructure.
• Conduct daily pre-operational and post-operational inspections, clean tracks/buckets, and handle minor routine servicing.
• Follow Alberta OH&S regulations, ensure trench safety (shoring/sloping), and maintain a safe working radius around personnel.
• Execute Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs), maintain awareness of surrounding ground crews, and utilize spotters when required.
• When required, assist other operators, labourers, and trades.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid Steer operation

Excavator operation

Job description

Golderado Contracting Corp is seeking a skilled Mini Excavator Operator for the Keyera project in Edmonton. The role involves digging trenches and foundations to precise grades, operating a skid steer, and working safely around live utilities.

Applicants must have 5+ years of excavator experience in civil/underground work, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification, plus a valid driver’s license and good English skills.