Excavator Operator
- Saskatoon, SK, S7N 1Z2, Canada
Full-time · Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time · Temporary
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience as a Mainline Excavator Operator
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Excavator Operator
Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to work on underground / water & sewer projects located in Saskatchewan. We offer competitive wages, work / life balance, health and dental benefits, great opportunity for advancement, training and company matching RRSP program.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Installation of underground utilities in residential / commercial areas
- Work closely with pipe crews to install pipe - ensuring a high level of safety, communication and quality
- Adherence to legislation for excavation and trenching requirements
- Lower materials to pipe crews using proper rigging mechanisms and procedures
- Operate equipment in close proximity to ground personnel and other equipment
- Ensure work is always done safely, to the highest quality standard while maintaining strong production
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program
- Daily equipment inspections and maintenance
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of experience as a Mainline Excavator Operator
- Municipal underground utility experience is required
- Exceptionally safety conscious
- Able to work independently and follow instruction from the superintendent / foreman
- Ability to operate other equipment is an asset
- Strong communication skills
Required Certifications:
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 (required)
- CSTS 2020 / SCOT
- WHMIS 2015
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate an excavator to install underground utilities while working closely with pipe crews to ensure quality and safety. Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance while adhering to all safety legislation and company protocols.
Requirements
Requires at least 3 years of experience as a Mainline Excavator Operator and municipal underground utility experience. Must hold Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020/SCOT, and WHMIS 2015 certifications.
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Underground utility installation
- Trenching
- Rigging
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Ground disturbance
- Pipe installation
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Training
- Company matching RRSP program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Energy
Keywords
- Excavator Operator
- Underground Utilities
- Water and Sewer
- Mainline Excavator
- Trenching
- Rigging
- Ground Disturbance Level 2
- CSTS 2020
- SCOT
- WHMIS 2015
- Heavy Equipment
- Construction
- Safety Program
- Pipe Crews
- RRSP