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Equipment Operator

@ Golderado Contracting Corp

Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Golderado Contracting Corp is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator for construction sites across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The work involves operating heavy equipment, mini hoes and skid steers for grading and finishing, plus daily checks and light repairs. The role is on a 44-hour week with required overtime in the busy season, evenings and weekends as needed, and hourly pay based on experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate mini hoe and skid steer for grading in tight areas
  • Operate heavy equipment and attachments
  • Conduct pre-operational and daily safety checks
  • Clean, lubricate and refuel equipment
  • Assist operators, labourers and trades

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 5 years heavy equipment operator experience
  • CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015 and Ground Disturbance Level 2
  • Reliable transportation and driver's abstract within 30 days
  • High school completion or equivalent
  • Proficient English

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceRetirement planPaid time off
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Employer posting date
2026-09-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-12

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience5+ years
Hours per week44
Scheduleday, evening, overtime
Travelair: none
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance Level 2, Driver's abstract
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, driving record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan

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Golderado Contracting Corp

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Full company description

Golderado Contracting Corporation is a trusted labour partner supporting major construction projects across Western Canada. Since 2011, we’ve provided the skilled workforce behind clients like PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial. Headquartered in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, Golderado is known for reliability, experience, and getting the job done right.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 8402 116 St, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 0G8, CA
Business categories
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Industrial
  • Project Management
  • Staffing Agency
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  • Golderado Contracting Corp
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Reported total investment
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Golderado Contracting Corporation is a trusted labour partner supporting major construction projects across Western Canada. Since 2011, we’ve provided the skilled workforce behind clients like PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial. Headquartered in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, Golderado is known for reliability, experience, and getting the job done right.

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersFort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Equipment Operator

At Golderado, the work we do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.

At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.

Key Information:

  • Hours: Based on a 44-hour work week; however, overtime is required during the busy season.
  • Must be willing to working evenings and weekends when needed.
  • Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
  • Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

  • Must be able to operate a mini hoe to finish grade in tight congested areas.
  • Must be able to operate a skid steer.
  • Operate heavy equipment, clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment.
  • Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment.
  • Execute high volume production.
  • Fine grading and finishing.
  • When required, assist other operators, labourers, and trades.
  • Perform daily safety and maintenance checks for equipment.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator required.
  • CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance Level 2 are required.
  • You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and work positively within a team to achieve a common goal.
  • A reliable means of transportation is required.
  • A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
  • Proficient English language skills required.

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Golderado Contracting Corporation ("Golderado") supplies skilled labour for construction projects across Canada, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, supporting clients such as PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.


  • A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.
Hourly pay is dependent on experience.
  • A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.

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