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horizontal earth-boring machine operator

Posted on June 08, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details TBR Contracting Ltd.

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Job details

  • Location 4734 45A StreetLacombe, ABT4L 2C7
  • Work location On site
  • Salary36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
  • vacancies 2 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3595352

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Dusty

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
  • Operate computer controlled equipment
  • Complete onboard and other logs
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
  • Prepare accident reports
  • Secure special attachments to equipment
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Ground Disturbance - Level 1 program

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

  • Backhoe excavator, loader
  • Caterpillar (CAT) controls
  • Bulldozer, large or small

Area of work experience

  • Ditching
  • Excavation
  • Trenching

Type of industry experience

  • Telecommunication and communications

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-07-01

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Job market information

horizontal earth-boring machine operator NOC 73400 Red Deer Region
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