Excavator / Dozer Operator

Job summary

Operate excavators and dozers to perform civil earthworks, site preparation, and oilfield lease construction. Complete daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and participate in site safety meetings and hazard assessments.

Job details

Excavator / Dozer Operator Edmonton, Alberta | Full-Time Construction / Heavy Equipment Operation | Experienced | Day Shift Position Type Full-Time, with multiple projects running through to winter Location Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding area. Candidates must currently reside in Edmonton. Schedule Day shift, six days per week through construction season Hours 10 to 12 hours per day, with overtime available Compensation $38.00 per hour Experience Verifiable excavator or dozer experience in civil or oilfield construction Licence Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation to site Certification CSTS or equivalent, Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive, Standard First Aid About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future. The Role GrizzlyTrek is seeking experienced Excavator and Dozer Operators to join our valued client's team in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a full-time position paying $38.00 per hour, with multiple projects booked through to winter. The work covers two streams. In and around the city it is civil earthworks and site preparation, including stripping topsoil, cut and fill, trench and backfill, and building pads, roads and parking areas to grade. Outside the city it is oilfield lease construction and access roads. Crews mobilize out of Edmonton, and operators are home most nights. What You'll Do Operate excavator and dozer on civil earthworks, site preparation, lease construction and access roads Strip topsoil, move cut and fill, and build pads, roads and parking areas to grade Dig, slope and backfill trench for underground utilities and pipe Work to grade stakes, laser and GPS machine control Complete daily walkarounds, pre-trip inspections and greasing before the machine moves Spot for ground crews, load trucks, and keep ground disturbance clear of buried facilities Participate in pre-job safety meetings, hazard assessments and toolbox talks What You Bring Verifiable seat time on excavator or dozer in civil or oilfield construction Ability to read grade stakes and hold elevation with minimal supervision Current residency in Edmonton, with reliable transportation to Edmonton area sites Valid Class 5 driver's licence CSTS or equivalent, Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive and Standard First Aid Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and work outdoors through the season Preferred Qualifications Experience on both excavator and dozer GPS machine control experience (Trimble or Topcon) Class 1 or Class 3 driver's licence for equipment moves and float work Work Environment Outdoor construction sites in and around Edmonton, in all weather through the season A mix of urban civil earthworks and rural oilfield lease and road construction Day trips out of Edmonton, with operators home most nights Site specific safety procedures, permits and ground disturbance requirements apply What We Offer Set rate of $38.00 per hour, stated up front Multiple projects booked through to winter, not a single short job Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage) Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days) Ongoing training and career development support Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com Free AI Resume Enhancement Tool | AI Job Assistance available

What you’ll do

Operate excavators and dozers to perform civil earthworks, site preparation, and oilfield lease construction. Complete daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and participate in site safety meetings and hazard assessments.

Requirements

Requires verifiable experience operating excavators or dozers in civil or oilfield construction and a valid Class 5 driver's licence. Candidates must hold CSTS, Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive, and Standard First Aid certifications.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Cancer coverage
• Extended health care
• Paramedical services
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Travel insurance
• Ongoing training
• Career development support

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Excavator operation
• Dozer operation
• Civil earthworks
• Site preparation
• Oilfield lease construction
• Grade stake reading
• GPS machine control
• Trenching
• Backfilling
• Pre-trip inspections
• Hazard assessment
• Ground disturbance
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
• Underground Utilities
• Dental Care
• Safety Procedures
• First Aid
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mental Health
• Optometry
• Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
• Oil and Gas
• Laser Surgery
• Orthotics
• Machine Controls
• Nursing
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
• Dozer

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Energy
• Transportation
• 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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