Excavator Operator - Civil Construction
- Edmonton, AB, T5M 3W1, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years of excavator experience in underground or civil construction
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Excavator Operator - Civil Construction
Location: Alberta (Central / Northern Projects) Company: Blackline Civil Inc. Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled and safety-driven Excavator Operator with experience in underground construction. In this role, you’ll be responsible for precise excavation around live utilities and installation of underground infrastructure such as water, sewer, and storm systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate excavators for trenching, backfilling, grading, and utility installation
- Safely expose existing underground utilities
- Work around live gas, electrical, water, and telecom lines
- Follow grade stakes, trench depths, and site plans with precision
- Coordinate closely with pipe layers, labourers, and supervisors
- Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and routine equipment maintenance
- Maintain trench safety in compliance with regulations (shoring, sloping, benching)
- Ensure all work is performed according to safety standards and project specs
Qualifications & Experience
- 2+ years of excavator experience in underground or civil construction
- Proven experience working around live utilities
- Strong understanding of trenching and excavation safety practices
- Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and utility drawings
- Valid driver’s license
- Ground disturbance certification
What We’re Looking For
- Knowledge of municipal underground infrastructure installation
- Ability to make decisions quickly and solve problems in the field
- High accountability
- Team-first mindset with a focus on execution
- Commitment to safety, quality, and getting the job done right
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Extended health and benefits package
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division
- Strong pipeline of work across Alberta
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate excavators for trenching, backfilling, and utility installation while working safely around live underground lines. Coordinate with site teams to ensure work follows grade stakes, site plans, and safety regulations.
Requirements
Requires at least 2 years of excavator experience in civil or underground construction. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and ground disturbance certification.
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Trenching
- Backfilling
- Grading
- Utility installation
- Ground disturbance
- Reading grade stakes
- Reading utility drawings
- Equipment maintenance
- Trench safety
- Shoring
- Sloping
- Benching
- Underground infrastructure
- Civil construction
Benefits
- Extended health
- Benefits package
Visa sponsorship
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- Construction
- Trades
- Energy
Keywords
- Excavator
- Civil Construction
- Underground Infrastructure
- Trenching
- Backfilling
- Grading
- Utility Installation
- Ground Disturbance
- Safety Standards
- Heavy Equipment
- Shoring
- Benching
- Sloping
- Site Plans
- Grade Stakes
- Water Systems
- Sewer Systems
- Storm Systems
- Live Utilities
- Equipment Maintenance