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- Employment type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Operate heavy machinery including graders, excavators, and dozers to support earthworks and construction activities. Maintain equipment daily and collaborate with the crew to ensure project deadlines and safety standards are met.
Job details
Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. is seeking a skilled Grader Operator. The Grader Operator will be responsible for efficiently handling equipment to support earthworks, grading, excavation, and other construction activities while adhering to safety and quality standards. Who We Are: Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. is a leading heavy civil construction company committed to excellence in general contracting, earthworks, site services, concrete flatworks, and asphalt paving throughout Calgary and Alberta. We value safety, productivity, and environmental stewardship in all of our projects. Key Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment including mainly grading machinery but could include excavators, Loaders and dozers to complete construction tasks Inspect and maintain equipment daily to ensure safe and efficient operation. Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and job specifications to carry out work accurately. Collaborate with supervisors and other crew members to maintain workflow and meet project deadlines. Follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a secure work environment. Assist with equipment transport, site cleanup, and other duties as assigned. Previous experience operating a grader in a similar heavy construction role. Experience with fine grading is a plus. Senior-level experience as a grader operator is a plus. Valid Heavy Equipment Operator certifications or licenses preferred. Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for heavy equipment operation. Ability to read and follow construction plans and instructions. Physically able to perform outdoor construction work in various outdoor conditions. Eligible to work in Canada. Able to travel to various job sites around Calgary as needed. We offer a corporate culture built on S.T.A.R.T. – Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork Matching Group RRSP after 3 Months. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A supportive, team-oriented work environment. Exposure to exciting projects in a dynamic and growing industry.
What you’ll do
Operate heavy machinery including graders, excavators, and dozers to support earthworks and construction activities. Maintain equipment daily and collaborate with the crew to ensure project deadlines and safety standards are met.
Requirements
Requires previous experience operating a grader in a heavy construction environment and the ability to read construction plans. Candidates must be physically capable of outdoor work and eligible to work in Canada.
Benefits
- Matching Group RRSP
- Professional growth and development
- Supportive work environment
Listed skills
- Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Grader operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Fine grading
- Excavator operation
- Loader operation
- Dozer operation
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Construction site safety
- Earthworks
- Site services
- Excavation
- Asphalt Paving
- Accountability
- Workflow Management
- Construction
- Heavy Equipment
- Machinery
- Team Oriented
- Grading (Landscape)
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Grader Operator
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
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