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Trackhoe Operator
@ Express Employment Professionals
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Trackhoe Operator for an Edmonton client's field crew supporting residential development and utility construction. The work is operating about 200-size trackhoes to excavate trenches for underground utilities, with a Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule and a wage of $30 to $36 per hour.
Pay:
$30–$36 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate about 200-size trackhoes to excavate utility trenches
- Maintain trench alignment, depth and spoil pile placement
- Work safely around underground infrastructure and utility locates
- Perform daily equipment inspections and greasing
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years of trackhoe operating experience
- Experience in underground utilities, civil or water/sewer work
- Ability to excavate safe, level trenches to required depth
- Strong awareness of underground utilities and site safety
- Ability to pass a site competency test
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 60 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS, CSTS |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
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- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
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- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 367 |
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An Edmonton client is seeking an experienced Trackhoe Operator to join their field crew and support residential development and utility construction projects.
Trackhoe Operator Highlights:
- Safely and efficiently operate approximately 200-size trackhoes, including John Deere, Hitachi, and Case equipment.
- Excavate trenches for underground power, telecommunications, street lighting, and utility installations.
- Maintain proper trench alignment, depth, and spoil pile placement while following grade stakes and site markings.
- Work safely around existing underground infrastructure and utility locates.
- Perform daily equipment inspections, including fluid checks, track inspections, visual checks, and greasing.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Report directly to the Foreman and work collaboratively with Lead Hands, Operators, and Labourers.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of trackhoe operating experience.
- Experience in underground utilities, civil construction, water/sewer, basement excavation, or shallow utility work.
- Ability to excavate safe, level trenches while maintaining required depth and alignment.
- Strong awareness of underground utilities and site safety.
- Ability to complete a site competency test.
- WHMIS and CSTS training will be completed during onboarding.
Hours & Wage:
- Wage: $30–$36 per hour
- Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Work Environment: Field-based, outdoor construction environment
About Us
Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job based on their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, our Edmonton, AB, offices are ready to help you take the next step in your career. Express Employment Professionals has helped strong applicants build their careers since 1985. In 2025, our team put more than 2,871 associates to work in the greater Edmonton area. Express employs more than 556,000 people globally across more than 900 franchise locations worldwide.
Take the first step toward new career success; apply with Express today.
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We have become aware of fraudulent employment opportunities being offered under the name of Express Employment Professionals/Specialized Recruiting Group by various international organizations or individuals. It is important to note that our company's policies and procedures do not charge candidates any fees, and all hiring processes include interviews. Any payment request would violate our business conduct standards and ethical practices. We do not offer employment through social media or chat platforms like WhatsApp. We take these scams very seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to end them. We urge you to remain vigilant and report suspicious outreach to local authorities. If you have any concerns, please email us at [email protected].
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