excavator operator
Posted on August 26, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details GS Construction This link will open in a new window
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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. Dangerous. Work setting: Various locations. Sewers and water mains. Pipeline construction (large diameter). Tasks: Operate heavy equipment. Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. Prepare accident reports. Secure special attachments to equipment. Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment. Perform minor repairs to equipment. Type of heavy equipment operated: Backhoe excavator, loader. Trencher, large or small. Area of work experience: Ditching. Excavation. Material handling. Sloping and banking. Type of industry experience: Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction. Security and safety: Drug test. Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Other benefits.- Location 29211 Acheson RoadAcheson, ABT7X 6A8
- Work location On the road
- Salary$35.00 to $45.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime available
- Starts as early as 2027-04-01
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 12 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3649483
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Dangerous
Work setting
- Various locations
- Sewers and water mains
- Pipeline construction (large diameter)
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate heavy equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Prepare accident reports
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Trencher, large or small
Area of work experience
- Ditching
- Excavation
- Material handling
- Sloping and banking
Type of industry experience
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
Additional information
Security and safety
- Drug test
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Other benefits
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.
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