Mainline Excavator Operator - Water & Sewer

What We Offer

We offer an excellent wage and benefits package including matching RRSP’s, along with the opportunity to work overtime. Our growing team allows for opportunities for advancement and our benefits providers are competitive in our industry!

Summary of Position

Reporting to the foreman and designates, operators are an integral member of field operations, responsible for providing support on all our projects.

Role and Responsibilities

Excavate and slope ditches to grade

Working with the ground crew to excavate near existing utilities

Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment, including pre & post trip inspections

Responsible for placement of water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation.

Follow directions of ground crew regarding craning, material placement and grading.

Follow company policies & procedures regarding SWP’s, inspections, and incidents etc.

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications, Training and Education

CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015 & Ground Disturbance level 2

Candidates must have a minimum 3 years of directly related experience in the water & sewer industry working on road rehab, curb and gutter, asphalt breaking and commercial projects.

Able to lift 50 lbs. unaided

Excellent motivational & troubleshooting abilities

Ability to work under high stress situations effectively and in a fast-paced environment under pressure to meet deadlines.

Comfortable operating on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of surroundings while working with flaggers & traffic control employees

Working Conditions

Workers are expected to do occasionally physically demanding work in different positions (kneeling, standing, etc.). The successful applicants will be working outdoors in dusty and underground environments, including sewers, through all weather conditions. They will be expected to sit for long periods of time while operating.