Job Description
Excavator/Hoe Operator, Underground Construction
Employer: GS Construction
Business Address: 29211 Acheson Road, Acheson, AB T7X 6A8
Job Locations: The position requires travel to various locations in the Edmonton region (AB). The employer provides transportation when the job site is outside of the City of Edmonton.
Wage: $35.00 to $45.00 / hour (based on experience; salary increases as per Company policy); performance bonus per company policy.
Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal, Full-Time, 40 to 60 hours/week (weather-dependent), Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime
Vacancies: 12
Benefits: Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
Job Requirements:
Language: Basic English
Education: Not required
Experience: 2 years of related experience
Area of work: Excavation, Ditching, Sloping, and banking, Material Handling
Work Setting: Sewers and water mains, Underground construction, Large diameter pipeline construction, Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
Type of Equipment operated: Excavator/Hoe, Trencher (large or small)
Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dangerous, Dusty
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Overtime required, Attention to detail
Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Security and safety: Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
Duties:
The Excavator Operator reports to the Foreman and will be responsible for preparing the ground for pipeline installation as required.
- Operate heavy equipment (excavator/hoe), including Hydraulic Excavator,
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks,
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment,
- Secure special attachments to equipment,
- Perform minor repairs to equipment,
- Ensure the trench is excavated to the specific depth/grade,
- Place water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation,
- Observe the condition of the equipment and materials used to ensure it meets the company’s standards,
- Report any possible problems or defects,
- Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner,
- Follow directions of the ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement, and grading,
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment,
- Prepare accident reports,
- Know, understand, and ensure compliance with safety regulations,
- Ensure compliance with current ground disturbance regulations,
- Know and follow the company’s rules, policies, and procedures.
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada, are welcome to apply.
Note: We appreciate every application we receive, but we can only contact the candidates who are selected to move forward in the hiring process.