Skid Steer Operator (Civil)

Job summary

Operate a skid steer safely and efficiently to perform excavation support, backfilling, grading, and material handling on underground utility projects. Ensure all work is completed to project specifications while maintaining high quality standards and adhering to company safety policies.

Job details

Skid Steer Operator Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Skid Steer Operator to join our team in Edmonton. We offer competitive wages, a healthy work-life balance, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and the potential for year-round employment. Because a significant portion of our work involves rehabilitation projects, we are less dependent on weather conditions, allowing for more consistent work and reduced weather-related downtime throughout the year. Hourly wage: $35-$38 Duties include: Operate a skid steer safely and efficiently on underground water and sewer projects. Load, move, and distribute materials around active construction sites. Assist with excavation support, backfilling, grading, site cleanup, and material handling. Work safely in close proximity to existing underground utilities and ground personnel. Operate equipment in residential, commercial, and other congested work environments. Perform finish grading and final site preparation to project specifications. Complete daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance requirements. Promote, follow, and enforce all company safety policies and procedures. Perform all work safely while maintaining high quality standards and productivity. Conduct yourself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity. Required Skills: Minimum of 3 years of skid steer operating experience. Experience working on underground water and sewer projects is preferred. Experience working in congested residential and commercial environments. Finish grading experience is required. Strong commitment to workplace safety. Ability to work independently while following direction from the Superintendent or Foreman. Experience operating additional heavy equipment is considered an asset. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Required Certifications: CSTS 2020 WHMIS 2015 Ground Disturbance Level 2

What you’ll do

Operate a skid steer safely and efficiently to perform excavation support, backfilling, grading, and material handling on underground utility projects. Ensure all work is completed to project specifications while maintaining high quality standards and adhering to company safety policies.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 3 years of skid steer operating experience, specifically in finish grading and congested environments. Must hold valid CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance Level 2 certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Work-life balance • Opportunities for advancement • Ongoing training

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Skid steer operation
• Finish grading
• Underground utility work
• Excavation support
• Backfilling
• Site cleanup
• Material handling
• Equipment inspection
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ground disturbance
• WHMIS
• CSTS
• Equipment Inspection
• Underground Utilities
• Excavation
• Professionalism
• Material Handling
• Rehabilitation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Grading (Landscape)
• Workplace Safety
• Honesty

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Logistics
• Civil Project Manager
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators