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Screw Pile Operator/ Swamper - Fort McMurray

  • Calgary, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

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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

The Screw Pile Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment used for helical pile installation. This role involves loading and unloading materials, performing pre-job inspections, and adhering to strict safety and OH&S standards.

Job details

Job Overview: COMPANY PROFILE Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services. SUMMARY Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Screw Pile Operator is responsible for maintaining and operating various pieces of equipment for the installation of screw piles. This work exists primarily outdoors and may be physically demanding. Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Location: Edmonton - With travel to sites as needed Shift: 24/4 or determined by project scope Accommodation: Camp available Hourly Rate: Determined based on experience JOB DUTIES Comply with Company and Client Safety rules, as well as OH&S standards Demonstrate safe operating procedures Participate in the daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment (greasing, visual inspections of all hydraulic components, shoveling tracks, etc.) Load/unload materials Load/unload pipe Utilize all attachments (Grapple, Pallet Forks, Jib, Bucket) Complete pre-job equipment inspections Attend required safety and tailgate/toolbox meetings May perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Must be in possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License Must have experience operating John Deere Excavators & Link-Belt Excavators with Helical/Screw Piling Drive heads for efficient and safe helical pile installation Must have experience operating a wheel loader, skid steer, and pipe grapple Must have experience towing trailers Experience operating an excavator for earthwork projects is considered an asset Can quickly and accurately read and communicate specifications from detailed plans and drawings CSO Ground Disturbance Level 2 Must be physically able to lift 50lb Ability to work alone and as part of a team Organized and self-motivated Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment. Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will be retained for future consideration. #LI-MS2

What you’ll do

The Screw Pile Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment used for helical pile installation. This role involves loading and unloading materials, performing pre-job inspections, and adhering to strict safety and OH&S standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and have proven experience operating excavators, wheel loaders, and skid steers. Additionally, a CSO Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification and the physical ability to lift 50lb are required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Company-paid career training
  • Accommodation

Listed skills

  • Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Excavator operation
  • Screw pile installation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Hydraulic component inspection
  • Load and unload materials
  • Grapple operation
  • Pallet forks operation
  • Jib operation
  • Bucket operation
  • Wheel loader operation
  • Skid steer operation
  • Towing trailers
  • Ground disturbance
  • Safety compliance
  • Reading technical drawings
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Piping Fabrication
  • Project Scoping
  • Lifting Ability
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Self-Motivation
  • Construction
  • Construction Management
  • Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
  • Oil and Gas
  • Hydraulics
  • Palletizing
  • Petrochemical
  • Loading And Unloading

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Swamper
  • Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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