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Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator & Dozer)

  • Fort St. John, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 2, 2026
  • 1 position

$42–$45 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Operate excavators and dozers to perform pipeline right-of-way activities including stripping, grading, and backfilling. Ensure all work is conducted safely while following environmental requirements and performing daily equipment maintenance.

Job details

Our Pipeline Construction group is looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator & Dozer) for an active pipeline construction project in northeast BC. Reporting to the Construction Manager, we are seeking an operator with experience supporting Pipeline Construction to operate Excavators (Hoes) and Dozers on Pipeline Right-of-Ways. This is a fill-time, project-based role we are looking to have someone start right away. If you know your way around a right-of-way and take pride in quality work, we want to hear from you. Please Note: this position will work a schedule of 6 days on / 1 day off with 12 hour days. LOA of $175/day and Truck allowance will be provided for qualified candidates. Duties and Responsibilities Operate excavators (hoe) and dozers on pipeline right-of-way activities Strip topsoil and manage material storage and segregation Complete rough and final grading of the right-of-way Support backfill and final clean-up and reclamation work Perform daily pre-use equipment inspections and basic maintenance Work safely alongside crews, following all site procedures and hazard assessments Follow environmental and reclamation requirements Proven pipeline experience with stripping, grade, and clean-up Proficient on both excavators (hoes) and dozers (GPS/grade control experience is an asset) Ability to read grade stakes and work to survey and specifications Strong safety mindset and a good attitude on a team A Valid Driver's Licence Required Tickets H2S Alive Standard First Aid / CPR WHMIS Ground Disturbance Level 2 CSTS-09 (Construction Safety Training System) or equivalent Additional tickets such as TDG, fall protection, or pipeline orientation are considered an asset This position offers a rate of $42.00 - $45.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes a complete range of employee benefits to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. About our Business Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is a leading service provider to the energy industry. For over 65 years our people have worked diligently to ensure the success of each project we break ground on. We stand strong as a multi-generational energy sector pioneer. We are also part of Quanta Services, with capabilities that span the electric power, pipeline, industrial, and communications industries to connect people and power. Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more Visit us at https://abenergyservices.com/ and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. * Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level. * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. * Arnett & Burgess Energy Services is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Operate excavators and dozers to perform pipeline right-of-way activities including stripping, grading, and backfilling. Ensure all work is conducted safely while following environmental requirements and performing daily equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Requires proven pipeline construction experience and proficiency in operating excavators and dozers. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and specific safety certifications including H2S Alive, First Aid, and Ground Disturbance Level 2.

Benefits

  • Employee benefits
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Living out allowance
  • Truck allowance

Listed skills

  • Control · Preferred
  • First Aid · Preferred
  • Recruitment · Preferred
  • Training · Preferred
  • CPR · Preferred
  • Health · Preferred
  • Energy · Preferred
  • safety · Preferred
  • Pipeline · Preferred
  • Reporting · Preferred
  • Time · Preferred
  • maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Excavator operation
  • Dozer operation
  • Pipeline construction
  • Rough grading
  • Final grading
  • Backfill
  • Reclamation
  • Equipment inspection
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Reading grade stakes
  • Safety mindset
  • Hazard assessment
  • GPS grade control
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Fall Protection
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Construction
  • Communication
  • Construction Management
  • Safety Training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
  • Dozer
  • Grading (Landscape)

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
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  • Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

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