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Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator
@ Firma Contracting Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Firma Contracting Inc. is hiring a full-time, temporary Excavator Operator for civil construction and earthworks projects across Edmonton and surrounding areas. The role involves finish and detailed excavation, utility trench preparation and material handling around ground crews. The posting states a wage of $42.00 per hour, potential winter work and a company-matching RRSP program.
Pay:
$42 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate excavators for civil construction and earthworks
- Perform finish and detailed excavation work
- Excavate and prepare areas for underground utilities
- Load trucks and manage material movement on site
- Assist pipe crews with rigging and lowering materials
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of excavator operating experience
- Experience on civil construction and earthworks projects
- Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015 certifications
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Municipal underground utility experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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 |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015 |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Firma Contracting Inc.
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Full company description
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS. We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible. Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.
- LinkedIn followers
- 347
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 26
- Reported office locations
- 310 Wall Street, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N7, CA
- Edmonton, Alberta, CA
- Other recorded names
- Firma Contracting Inc.
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FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS. We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, SK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Firma Contracting is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our field team on civil construction and earthworks projects throughout Edmonton and the surrounding area.
This position is well suited for an experienced finish operator who is comfortable working around underground utilities, ground crews, and active construction sites. Firma offers competitive compensation, opportunities for long-term growth, work-life balance, potential winter work, and a company-matching RRSP program. Our rehabilitation work also helps provide greater continuity of work throughout changing weather conditions.
Wage: $42.00/hour
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operate excavators for civil construction, earthworks, and site preparation
- Perform finish and detailed excavation work
- Excavate and prepare areas for underground utility installation
- Load trucks and safely manage material movement on site
- Work safely around ground personnel, existing utilities, and other heavy equipment
- Assist pipe crews by lowering materials using appropriate rigging practices and procedures
- Follow excavation, trenching, and ground disturbance requirements
- Complete daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance requirements
- Maintain productivity while meeting Firma’s safety and quality standards
- Follow company policies, site procedures, and the Firma safety program
- Maintain a professional and respectful approach when working with supervisors, coworkers, and other trades
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of excavator operating experience, with strong finish operating skills
- Experience working on civil construction and earthworks projects
- Municipal underground utility experience is considered an asset
- Strong understanding of safe excavation practices
- Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
- Ability to follow direction from Foremen and Superintendents
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience operating additional heavy equipment is considered an asset
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
Required Certifications
- Ground Disturbance Level 2
- CSTS 2020
- WHMIS 2015
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