Finish Excavator Operator
- 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
Finish Excavator - 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 Finish Excavator 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, grading, and installation of underground water, sewer, and storm infrastructure, including careful work around live utilities. Follow plans and safety requirements, inspect and maintain equipment, and coordinate with pipe layers, labourers, and supervisors.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of excavator experience in underground or civil construction, proven experience working around live utilities, and a strong understanding of excavation and trench safety. Candidates must be able to read grade stakes, plans, and utility drawings, hold a valid driver’s license, and have ground disturbance certification.
Skills
- Excavator Operation
- Underground Construction
- Trenching
- Backfilling
- Grading
- Utility Installation
- Live Utility Exposure
- Reading Grade Stakes
- Reading Site Plans
- Reading Utility Drawings
- Trench Safety
- Equipment Inspections
- Equipment Maintenance
- Ground Disturbance
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Finish Excavator
- Civil Construction
- Underground Construction
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Water Systems
- Sewer Systems
- Storm Systems
- Trenching
- Backfilling
- Grading
- Utility Installation
- Live Utilities
- Gas Lines
- Electrical Lines
- Telecom Lines
- Grade Stakes
- Trench Depths
- Utility Drawings
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Equipment Maintenance
- Trench Safety
- Shoring
- Sloping
- Benching
- Ground Disturbance Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Site Plans