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Skid Steer Operator – Telecom Construction

@ GCS Group

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Red Deer, Alberta

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Overview

GCS Group, a telecom infrastructure contractor in Red Deer, AB, is hiring an intermediate skid steer operator for its active HDD crews on fibre and utility projects. The work covers spoil handling, grading, material staging and surface cleanup in tight urban and suburban sites. The posting offers above-average hours on long-term project work, performance-based pay, company benefits and a Christmas bonus.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate skid steer for HDD and telecom installations
  • Manage spoil handling, grading and surface cleanup
  • Load, move and stage materials for drill and pulling operations
  • Complete daily equipment pre-checks and report concerns
  • Coordinate work with other trades and crew members

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean abstract
  • CSTS 2020 certification required
  • Ground Disturbance Level 2 required
  • Demonstrated skid steer experience in construction or utility work
  • Telecom, HDD or underground utility experience strongly preferred
  • Good spatial awareness in tight site conditions

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skid steer
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Employer posting date
2026-08-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Licences & certificationsClass 5 driver's licence, CSTS 2020, Ground Disturbance Level 2
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Transit support

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GCS Group

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GCS Group - Specialty Trades | Construction Management | General Contracting

Full company description

GCS Group is a local company offering quality service in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Hydrovacing, Earthworks, Restoration, Utilities, Fibre Optics, Concrete and Landscape Construction. We strive to stay on the cusp of today's technologies, ensuring our clients get the best possible results. Capable of managing and delivering on any capacity and multidisciplinary, we foster the expertise and service that you won’t find anywhere else. Let GCS Group find the right solution for your next project. Call us at 780.818.2018.

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Reported office locations
  • 54314, Sturgeon County, AB T8T 0T8, CA
Other recorded names
  • GCS Group
  • GCS GROUP CANADA
Specialties
  • EARTHWORKS
  • CONCRETE
  • UTILITIES
  • RESTORATION
  • FIBRE OPTICS
  • DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
  • HYDROVAC
  • LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
  • and DIRECTIONAL BORING
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GCS Group is a local company offering quality service in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Hydrovacing, Earthworks, Restoration, Utilities, Fibre Optics, Concrete and Landscape Construction. We strive to stay on the cusp of today's technologies, ensuring our clients get the best possible results. Capable of managing and delivering on any capacity and multidisciplinary, we foster the expertise and service that you…

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IndustryConstruction
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersSturgeon County, AB
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesEARTHWORKSCONCRETEUTILITIESRESTORATIONFIBRE OPTICSDIRECTIONAL DRILLINGHYDROVACLANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONand DIRECTIONAL BORING
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Job description

About the Role

GCS Group is a telecom infrastructure contractor operating out of Red Deer, AB. We run active HDD crews on fibre and utility projects and we need an Intermediate Skid Steer Operator who can work efficiently within a busy construction environment. At this level, we expect you to bring real experience to the machine and real value to the crew.

Role Overview

You'll be running a skid steer as a core part of our HDD telecom operations — not just moving material, but making smart, safe decisions that keep the whole site productive. You'll work closely with drillers, locators, and site supervisors and be expected to anticipate needs and operate with confidence.

Key Duties

  • Efficiently operate skid steer equipment in support of HDD and telecom installations
  • Perform precision work in tight urban and suburban job site conditions
  • Manage spoil handling, grading, and surface cleanup throughout the project lifecycle
  • Load, move, and stage materials to support drill and pulling operations
  • Complete daily equipment pre-checks and report any mechanical concerns
  • Coordinate work activities with other trades and crew members on site

Qualifications

  • Valid, current certification is mandatory and must be confirmed before hire
  • Demonstrated experience operating skid steers in a construction or utility environment
  • Experience on telecom, HDD, or underground utility projects strongly preferred
  • Good spatial awareness and judgment in tight site conditions
  • Valid driver's licence

What We Offer

  • Above-average hours on consistent, long-term project work
  • Pay commensurate with experience and performance
  • Company benefits
  • Performance-based Christmas bonus for contributors who go above and beyond
  • Full LOA and accommodations for employees commuting from more than 100 km

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

  • A valid Class 5 driver’s license & clean drivers abstract
  • CSTS 2020 certification required
  • Ground Disturbance Level 2 required

GCS Group rewards operators who know their machine and bring a professional attitude to every site. If that's you, we'd like to meet you. Apply now.

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