Posted 19 days ago
Equipment Operator
@ SUBTERRA HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LTD.
Bethune, Saskatchewan
Overview
Subterra HDD is hiring an experienced Equipment Operator for full-time work on horizontal directional drilling and underground utility projects, mostly within 1 hour of Regina, SK. The role requires travel across Saskatchewan and extended shifts of 12+ hours per day. The posting offers competitive wages, overtime, a living-out allowance, and long weekends and holidays off.
Responsibilities:
- Operate excavators, skid steers, loaders and other heavy equipment
- Assist with HDD operations and underground utility installations
- Complete excavation, trenching, backfilling and site preparation
- Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Previous heavy equipment operating experience required
- Valid Class 5 licence and clean driver's abstract; Class 1A preferred
- HDD, underground utility or pipeline experience an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 1A, First Aid/CPR-C, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance II, SCOT, WHMIS/TDG |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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SUBTERRA HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LTD.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Description
Subterra HDD is hiring an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team.
We offer competitive wages, overtime opportunities, living-out allowance, and long weekends and holidays off. Applicants must be willing to travel throughout Saskatchewan and work extended hours (12+ hours/day). Projects within the next year + are located within 1 hour of Regina, SK.
Responsibilities
- Operate excavators, skid steers, loaders and other heavy equipment
- Assist with HDD operations and underground utility installations
- Complete excavation, trenching, backfilling and site preparation
- Load, unload and transport equipment and materials
- Perform daily inspections, routine maintenance and equipment setup
- Maintain safe, clean worksites and support crew members as needed
- Follow safe work practices and participate in HSE activities
Qualifications
- Previous heavy equipment operating experience required
- HDD, underground utility or pipeline experience an asset
- Valid Class 5 license and clean driver's abstract; Class 1A preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude, work ethic and communication skills
- First Aid/CPR-C, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance II, SCOT, WHMIS/TDG and PCST certifications considered an asset
- Able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
We're looking for a dependable, safety-minded team player who can adapt to changing jobsite demands and take on a variety of tasks.
Wages are negotiable based on experience.
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