Basement Excavator Operator
- Calgary, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 8, 2026
- 1 position
$30–$38 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Operate small and mid-sized excavators to dig basements in residential subdivisions while navigating around utilities. Maintain a safe work environment and collaborate effectively with the construction team.
Job details
Basement Excavator Operator We are looking for a talented, reliable, and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Foundations Excavation Division. Our ideal candidate: * 2+ years of experience digging basements in residential subdivisions * Can safely operate small and mid-sized excavators in tight confines * Has the ability to read blueprints, dig around utilities * Works well in team setting and is a team player * A Ground Disturbance Level 2 Certification is an asset * Has reliable transportation to/from and valid class 5 driver’s license and clean divers abstract (preferred). * Able to work year round. What we offer you: * Competitive hourly wage between $30 - $38 based on experience * Pay increases for strong performers * Full benefits package, including dental, vision, extended health care, and prescription medication coverage, provided by Open Circle * Paid overtime after 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week * Holiday/Vacation pay, paid on each pay cheque at 9.6% * We prioritize safety on site through our comprehensive Safety Excellence program * RRSP Matching Program * Full-time year-round work (work weeks typically average 50 hours/week) * Opportunities for career advancement and development When you join the team at Kidco Construction, the work you put in will be reflected in what you get out – a competitive hourly wage, complete benefits package for you and your dependents, work late into the season, plenty of hours, challenging work to grow your skills, a safety-conscious culture, and the opportunity to join a goal-oriented, team environment. Apply today!
What you’ll do
Operate small and mid-sized excavators to dig basements in residential subdivisions while navigating around utilities. Maintain a safe work environment and collaborate effectively with the construction team.
Requirements
Requires at least 2 years of experience in basement excavation and the ability to read blueprints. A valid class 5 driver's license and Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification are preferred.
Benefits
• Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Extended health care • Prescription medication coverage • Paid overtime • Holiday pay • Vacation pay • RRSP matching program
Listed skills
- Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Excavator operation
- Basement excavation
- Blueprint reading
- Utility avoidance
- Ground disturbance
- Safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Heavy equipment operation
- Excavation
- Blueprint Reading
- Valid Driver's License
- Medical Prescription
- Goal-Oriented
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- 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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