Taggart Group of CompaniesVerified Job Source

Excavator Operator

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Jul 30, 2026
1 position

$45 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Operate excavators to install water, sanitary, and storm sewer systems while working to specific lines and grades. Collaborate with field crews and perform regular equipment checks to ensure safe and productive site operations.

Job details

Excavator Operator, Water & Sewer Infrastructure Ottawa, ON | Taggart Construction Limited Taggart Construction Limited is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our field team on water and sewer infrastructure projects across the Ottawa region. For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction has helped build the essential infrastructure that supports communities across Eastern Ontario. As part of the Taggart Group, we offer the stability of a long-standing, family-owned business with the opportunity to do hands-on work that makes a lasting impact. In this role, you will operate excavators safely and efficiently to support the installation of sanitary, storm, and watermain systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in precise work, understands the importance of safe excavation around underground utilities, and is ready to contribute to major civil construction projects in the region. What You’ll Do Operate excavators on watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, road, and site servicing projects. Dig trenches, work to line and grade, support pipe crews, and operate safely around underground utilities. Keep projects moving by working closely with forepersons, pipelayers, labourers, and other operators. Complete equipment checks, identify issues early, and take pride in safe, clean, productive work. What You Bring Experienced excavator operator with a strong background in heavy civil construction. Water, sewer, and site servicing experience is required. Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to various job sites across the Ottawa region. Apply today All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs. Any questions regarding the position can be directed to [email protected]. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation Requests The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please email [email protected].

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires an experienced excavator operator with a strong background in heavy civil construction and site servicing. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to various sites across the Ottawa region are mandatory.