Posted 3 months ago
Machine Operator
@ WesTower Communications Ltd.
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Overview
WesTower Communications Ltd. is hiring a Machine Operator to haul and operate heavy equipment for telecommunications and utility construction across Western Canada. The role combines tractor-trailer transport with operating backhoes, skid steers, mini-excavators and HDD support units for underground utility work. Travel and overtime are frequently required to meet project deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Operate backhoes, skid steers and mini excavators for trenching and backfilling
- Haul, load and secure heavy equipment on trailers
- Support cable pulling and fiber optic conduit placement
- Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance
- Complete logbooks, bills of lading and equipment hour logs
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years operating backhoes, skid steers or similar equipment
- Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement (Class 1 preferred)
- Valid Ground Disturbance Level II certification
- Clean driver's abstract and knowledge of Hours of Service and cargo securement
- Physically fit to lift up to 75 lbs. and work outdoors in all weather
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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 | 3+ years |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 75 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 3 with air brake endorsement, Ground Disturbance Level II |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
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WesTower Communications Ltd.
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Wireless - Wireline - Fabrication - Technical Services - Professional Services
Full company description
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and independent tower operators. Our turnkey solutions provide the safe, on-time, and quality installations that our customers have come to expect and our reputation is built on. Follow WesTower on Social Media! Facebook: WesTowerCommunicationsLtd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Westower_Canada
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,529
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 739
- Reported office locations
- 385 Saskatchewan Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0G6, CA
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- Business categories
- Construction
- Communications Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Other recorded names
- WesTower Communications Ltd.
- Specialties
- Site Development
- Wireline Service
- RF Engineering
- Program & Project Management
- Structural Engineering & Design
- Fabrication
- In-Building
- Construction & Technical Services
- Commissioning
- Audits & Inspections
- and 24/7 Emergency Response & Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Spruce Grove, AB |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Site Development Wireline ServiceRF EngineeringProgram & Project ManagementStructural Engineering & DesignFabricationIn-BuildingConstruction & Technical ServicesCommissioningAudits & Inspections |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
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The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe transport, operation, and basic maintenance of heavy equipment used in telecommunications and utility construction. This role is versatile, requiring the ability to haul equipment to the site using tractor-trailer combinations and then operate it—specifically backhoes, skid steers, mini-excavators, and HDD support units—to execute underground utility work. A high degree of competency in equipment operation, maintenance, load securement, and logbook compliance is essential.
Core Competencies
Safety & Quality Focused
Heavy Equipment Operation (Backhoe/Skid Steer/Mini excavator/Mud truck)
Load Securement & Transport Compliance (Class 1)
Telecommunications Construction
Adaptability / Flexibility
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Attention to Detail
Job Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Safely operates backhoes, skid steers, and mini excavators to perform crew support work, trenching, backfilling, and surface restoration in accordance with utility depths and placement standards.
- Logistics & Transport: Mobilizes equipment and materials to and from job sites; responsible for loading, unloading, and securing heavy equipment on trailers in compliance with DOT/NSC regulations.
- Cable Installation Support: Operates cable pulling equipment and reel trailers, assisting the HDD and plow teams with the placement of fiber optic conduit and cable.
- Maintenance: Performs daily pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance (greasing, fluid checks) on both the transport trucks and the heavy equipment; reports mechanical defects immediately.
- Safety Adherence: Participates in daily toolbox meetings and completes Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA) before starting equipment; ensures all ground disturbance protocols are met before digging.
- Site Support: Assists with general labor and construction clean-up when not operating machinery to ensure team production targets are met.
- Documentation: Accurate completion of driver logbooks, bill of ladings, and equipment hour logs.
Requirements
- Valid AB Class 1 Driver’s License is highly preferred (Minimum Class 3 with air brake endorsement required).
- Clean driver’s abstract and solid understanding of Hours of Service and Cargo Securement regulations.
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating backhoes, skid steers, or similar utility construction equipment.
- Valid Ground Disturbance Level II certification.
- Experience with cable pulling equipment and fiber optic construction is an asset.
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to perform minor repairs and rigorous daily maintenance.
- Physically fit and able to bend, kneel, climb, and lift (up to 75 lbs.) to handle chains, boomers, and ramps.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather (i.e., snow, rain, wind, etc.) if required.
Work Conditions
- Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels.
- Equipped to work in tight urban rights-of-way and remote rural sites.
- Prepared to sit (driving/operating), stand, stoop, crouch, and lift for long periods.
- Travel and overtime are frequently required to meet project deadlines across Western Canada.
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