Dozer/ Excavator Operator

Job summary

The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of bulldozers and excavators to support road construction, earthmoving, and site development. They must also perform daily equipment inspections, maintain accurate logs, and communicate effectively with supervisors and survey crews.

Job details

Location: Remote Project Locations throughout Yukon Company: Cobalt Construction Inc. Position Type: Seasonal About Us Cobalt Construction Inc. is a leading Yukon-based earthworks and civil construction contractor specializing in road construction, mine development, site preparation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects. We are seeking experienced and versatile Dozer / Excavator Operators to join our team on major earthworks and road construction projects throughout the Yukon. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating both bulldozers and hydraulic excavators in a fast-paced production environment and will take pride in producing quality work safely and efficiently. The Dozer / Excavator Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of bulldozers and excavators to support road construction, earthmoving, site development, and material production activities. This position requires a strong understanding of grading, excavation, drainage installation, and earthworks construction practices. The ideal candidate is highly safety-conscious, production-oriented, and capable of working independently in remote northern environments. Key Responsibilities Dozer Operations Operate crawler dozers for rough and finish grading Construct and maintain haul roads, access roads, pads, embankments, and drainage structures Push, spread, stockpile, and manage earth and aggregate materials Perform clearing, stripping, reclamation, and site preparation activities Maintain grades and slopes according to project specifications Excavator Operations Operate hydraulic excavators for bulk earthmoving, trenching, ditching, and material loading Excavate and install culverts, drainage systems, and utility crossings Load haul trucks efficiently and safely Perform slope shaping, ditch construction, and finish work Handle rock, overburden, aggregates, and other construction materials General Responsibilities Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections Complete equipment logs and inspection reports accurately Communicate effectively with supervisors, grade checkers, survey crews, and other operators Report equipment deficiencies, hazards, incidents, and near misses Participate in daily tailgate meetings, FLRAs, and safety initiatives Assist with routine equipment servicing and maintenance activities Follow all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements Qualifications & Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience operating both dozers and excavators in road construction, mining, earthworks, or heavy civil construction Strong understanding of grading, excavation, drainage, and earthmoving operations Experience working around underground utilities and drainage installations Ability to read grade stakes, construction drawings, and site plans Valid Class 5 Driver's License Ability to work safely and effectively in a remote camp environment Strong communication and teamwork skills Proven commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship GPS machine control experience (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or equivalent) Experience with road building and large-scale earthworks projects Mine site experience Ground Disturbance Certification CSTS, WHMIS, and Common Safety Orientation certifications First Aid certification Experience operating additional equipment such as graders, loaders, compactors, articulated rock trucks, or haul trucks Previous experience working in northern or remote locations Work Schedule & Benefits Camp-based rotational schedule Competitive hourly wage based on experience Overtime opportunities Camp accommodations and meals provided while on rotation Opportunities for advancement and equipment cross-training Long-term project opportunities throughout the Yukon Why Join Cobalt Construction? Work on some of the Yukon’s largest road construction and earthworks projects Modern, well-maintained equipment fleet Strong safety culture and professional work environment Competitive compensation and benefits Career growth opportunities within a growing northern contractor Be part of a team building critical infrastructure across the North

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of bulldozers and excavators to support road construction, earthmoving, and site development. They must also perform daily equipment inspections, maintain accurate logs, and communicate effectively with supervisors and survey crews.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience operating both dozers and excavators in heavy civil construction or mining environments. A valid Class 5 Driver's License and relevant safety certifications such as Ground Disturbance, CSTS, and WHMIS are required.

Benefits

• Camp accommodations
• Meals provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Equipment cross-training

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Capable of working independently · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dozer operation
• Excavator operation
• Rough grading
• Finish grading
• Road construction
• Earthmoving
• Drainage installation
• GPS machine control
• Equipment maintenance
• Site preparation
• Trenching
• Ditching
• Material loading
• Safety compliance
• Reading construction drawings
• Ground disturbance
• Equipment Inspection
• Underground Utilities
• Equipment Logs
• Excavation
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Architectural Drawing
• Construction
• Communication
• Development Environment
• Earthworks
• Machine Controls
• Operations
• Safety Culture
• Team Building
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Dozer
• Drainage Systems
• Grading (Landscape)
• Workplace Safety
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Energy
• Logistics
• Excavator Operator
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

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