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Heavy Equipment Operator- Excavator

@ WHISSELL CONTRACTING LTD

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Leduc, Alberta

2+ years experience
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Overview

WHISSELL CONTRACTING LTD is hiring an Excavator Heavy Equipment Operator for underground construction projects, including mainlining and side hoe work. The role involves excavation and trenching, pipe installation, backfill and compaction, with seasonal full-time work that includes weekends. Pay is based on experience within established brackets.

Responsibilities:

  • Excavate and grade to specified depths, slopes and alignments
  • Install storm, water and sewer pipe and place gravel
  • Load and unload trucks and stockpiles
  • Assist with backfill and compaction
  • Inspect equipment and report malfunctions

Requirements summary:

  • 2-3 or more years running an excavator (mainline and side hoe)
  • Underground utility and earthworks construction experience
  • High attention to detail
  • Own transportation and steel-toe safety boots
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol test
  • Valid driver's abstract issued within three months

Tools & skills

excavatorside hoetrucks

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionDisability insuranceEmployee assistance
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2026-10-26
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2026-10-26

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleweekends
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Licences & certificationsValid driver's abstract
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
Background checksdrug and alcohol, driving record
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Wellness

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WHISSELL CONTRACTING LTD

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Job description

Building More than a Job

Whissell is looking for a skilled Excavator Heavy Equipment Operator with experience in mainlining and side hoe to join our team! The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy equipment operation in underground construction projects. The ideal candidate will have vast experience in Excavation and Trenching: digging trenches and excavating soil to lay underground pipes or other utilities, ensuring proper depth, slope, and alignment.

Why Join us?

  • Competitive salary and bonuses
  • Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan. LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Opencircle Benefits
  • Safety Incentive Bonus
  • Safety and Recognition Rewards Programs
  • Team environment
  • Commitment to safety

Job Description:

  • Execute excavation and grading tasks with precision, adhering to specified grades and dimensions. Maintain awareness of underground utilities and other potential hazards while digging.
  • Handle various materials including soil, rock, gravel, and construction debris using the excavator. Load and unload trucks, stockpiles, and other designated areas as needed.
  • Responsible for the installation of different types/sizes of pipes e.g. Storm, water, and sewer pipe
  • Responsible for the movement of pipe and placing gravel at specified grades
  • Assist with backfill and compacting of excavation
  • Operates in crowded, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.
  • Performs effective and safe operation of equipment.
  • Recognizes existing and potential hazards and knows how to identify these through conducting a field-level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards, and assessing any tasks before starting.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while operating heavy equipment. Conduct routine equipment inspections and report any issues or malfunctions promptly.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • 2-3 or more years of running a Excavator ( Mainline and sidehoe)
  • Underground Utility and Earthworks construction experience are required.
  • High attention to detail is required.
  • Pay to be determined by skill and experience.
  • Ensure compliance with all Company policies, OH & S Legislation, and WCB reporting procedures.
  • Understand and maintain quality and production standards and work to achieve established production goals.
  • Must have your own transportation.
  • Must have own steel-toes safety boots.
  • Seasonal, full-time, and weekends

All Whissell employees must undergo a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and submit a valid Driver’s Abstract (issued no more than three months prior) before starting work.

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Experience the Excitement: Join Whissell To Be Part of the team that Safely Achieves the “Best Projects Every Time”!

Compensation for this position will be based on experience and qualifications, within our established pay brackets.

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