Senior Lead Excavator Operator - Water & Sewer

Professional Excavators & Construction Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Competitive pay

RRSP match after 3 months

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. Calgary is seeking an experienced Excavator Lead to operate heavy equipment on water and sewer projects, supervising a crew, ensuring precision, safety, and efficient excavation.

You must have at least 5 years of excavator experience, a valid Heavy Equipment Operator license, and the ability to read blueprints and project specs. Willingness to overtime and work in diverse weather completes the profile.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of excavator experience on water and sewer projects.
• Proven leadership abilities in excavation projects.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations for excavation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and heavy machinery to dig trenches for water and sewer pipelines.
• Lead a team of excavator operators and laborers, coordinating daily activities and safety.
• Conduct pre-operation checks on equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project plans for accurate excavation.
• Monitor site safety and enforce safety regulations among crew.
• Assist with installation and backfilling of pipelines, ensuring proper compaction.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Communication

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Construction drawings

Job description

Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. Calgary is seeking an experienced Excavator Lead to operate heavy equipment on water and sewer projects, supervising a crew, ensuring precision, safety, and efficient excavation.

You must have at least 5 years of excavator experience, a valid Heavy Equipment Operator license, and the ability to read blueprints and project specs. Willingness to overtime and work in diverse weather completes the profile.