Underground Utilities Equipment Operator (Edmonton)

Jatec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

GRSP

Job summary

JATEC in Edmonton, AB, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support underground utilities and civil construction projects. You will run excavators, backhoes, skid steers and loaders, perform trenching and site prep, and work closely with foremen and ground crews to ensure safe, efficient work.

This full-time, year-round role offers outdoor work in varying conditions with overtime opportunities and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers and loaders.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean abstract.
• Strong understanding of safe excavation and site practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs and work independently or as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating excavators, rubber tire backhoes, skid steers and loaders.
• Excavating, trenching, backfilling and site preparation.
• Working around live underground utilities and existing infrastructure.
• Loading, moving and placing materials; following project specifications.
• Conducting equipment inspections and completing required documentation.
• Performing routine maintenance and reporting deficiencies.
• Supporting site setup, cleanup and traffic/pedestrian control.

Skills

Excavator operation

Backhoe operation

Skid steer operation

Loader operation

Valid Class 5 Licence

Clean Driver's Abstract

Safety practices

Independent and crew work

Underground infrastructure awareness

Job description

JATEC in Edmonton, AB, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support underground utilities and civil construction projects. You will run excavators, backhoes, skid steers and loaders, perform trenching and site prep, and work closely with foremen and ground crews to ensure safe, efficient work.

This full-time, year-round role offers outdoor work in varying conditions with overtime opportunities and a strong safety culture.