Excavator Operator (Civil / Earthworks)
The operator will perform finish and detailed excavation, load trucks, and prepare sites for utility installations. They are also responsible for daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and ensuring all work adheres to safety regulations.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Aug 17, 2026
- 1 position
More jobs you can apply to directly
Similar opportunities posted by employers hiring on Jobs.ca, with no external application form.
Job summary
Excavator Operator (Civil / Earthworks) Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced excavator operator for civil / earthworks projects located in Edmonton and area. We offer competitive wages, work / life balance, great opportunity for advancement, potential for winter work and company matching RRSP program. We do rehabilitation work allowing us to be less weather dependant and have less downtime due to weather. Hourly Wage: $42 Duties include (but are not limited to): Finish / detailed excavation scopes Loading trucks Site prep for utility installation Adherence to legislation for excavation and trenching requirements Lower materials to pipe crews using proper rigging mechanisms and procedures Operate equipment in close proximity to ground personnel and other equipment Ensure work is always done safely, to the highest quality standard while maintaining strong production Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program Daily equipment inspections and maintenance Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity Required Skills: 5+ years of experience as a finish operator Municipal underground utility experience is an asset Exceptionally safety conscious Able to work independently and follow instruction from the superintendent / foreman Ability to operate other equipment is an asset Strong communication skills Required Certifications: Ground Disturbance Level 2 (required) CSTS 2020 (required) WHMIS 2015 (required)
What you’ll do
The operator will perform finish and detailed excavation, load trucks, and prepare sites for utility installations. They are also responsible for daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and ensuring all work adheres to safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience as a finish operator and possess valid Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, and WHMIS 2015 certifications. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.
Benefits
• Competitive wages • Work-life balance • Opportunity for advancement • Company matching RRSP program
Listed skills
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Excavator operation
- Finish excavation
- Detailed excavation
- Utility installation
- Rigging
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Ground disturbance
- Trenching
- Equipment Inspection
- Underground Utilities
- Excavation
- Professionalism
- Rehabilitation
- Honesty
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Excavator Operator
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week