Excavator Operator - Pipeline Integrity

Strike Group; Clarkedale (GA); On-site; USD 42,334 - 63,501; Full time

Job summary

Strike Group is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery in construction environments, with a focus on pipeline work and supporting safety programs.

Responsibilities include site activities, attending safety and pre-job meetings, and performing integrity digs as needed. Candidates should have Ground Disturbance Level 2 and pipeline operation experience, with a valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Capable of working well on a team or individually.
• Capable of following directions that are spoken or given by hand signals.
• Detail oriented with a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather.
• Must be capable of getting to the designated job site.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.
• Attends and participates in various meetings such as monthly safety meetings, pre-job and tailgate meetings.
• Integrity digs at project sites and related tasks.

Skills

Team player

Follow signals

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Valid driver’s license

Drug test

Education

Ground Disturbance Level 2

Job description

Location

High Level, Alberta

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance and direction of the site foreman or direct supervisor, the heavy equipment operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in an efficient, safe and appropriate manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life while supporting construction activities.

Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, and to treat others with dignity, respect and fairness.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Northern AB
• 17 on/4 off shift
• LOA or Camp

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed
• Attends and participates in various meetings such as monthly safety meetings, pre-job and tailgate meetings

SCOPE OF WORK

• Integrity digs

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Ground Disturbance Level 2

Experience

• Experience operating an excavator on pipeline related work is required
• Experience working around live pipelines is an asset
• Experience on small to mid-bore pipeline is an asset
• Experience operating shear is an asset

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Capable of working well on a team or individually
• Capable of following directions that are spoken or given by hand signals
• Detail oriented with a mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather
• Must be capable of getting to the designated job site
• Valid driver’s license
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.