Skid Steer Operator (Civil)
Operate a skid steer safely and efficiently on underground water and sewer projects while performing tasks like grading, backfilling, and site cleanup. Ensure all work is completed to project specifications while maintaining high safety standards and equipment maintenance protocols.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Aug 17, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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. 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 on underground water and sewer projects while performing tasks like grading, backfilling, and site cleanup. Ensure all work is completed to project specifications while maintaining high safety standards and equipment maintenance protocols.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 3 years of skid steer operating experience with specific expertise in finish grading and congested work environments. Candidates 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
- TeamworkPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Skid steer operation
- Finish grading
- Underground utility work
- Excavation support
- Backfilling
- Site cleanup
- Material handling
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Equipment Inspection
- Underground Utilities
- Excavation
- Professionalism
- Material Handling
- Rehabilitation
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
- Grading (Landscape)
- Workplace Safety
- Honesty
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Civil Project Manager
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week