Excavator Operator

Job summary

Excavate basements and foundations, install storm, sanitary, and water services, and complete backfill and grading to design specifications. Independently plan and execute site work, maintain safe excavation practices, coordinate with site crews, and mentor newer workers.

Job details

Excavator Operator: Residential & Commercial Excavation and Site Servicing Location: 2875 107 Ave SE, Calgary, AB Company: Total Site Supplies Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: $40to $48/hr, based on experience About Us Total Site Supplies is a Calgary-based earthworks and site services contractor working with builders such as Axiom Builders, Mattamy Homes, and Casa Ridge Properties. Our Earthworks division delivers excavation, demolition, grading, and underground utility work across Calgary and surrounding areas. We are COR certified and continuing to grow our field team. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator with a strong background in basement excavation and DSSP site servicing on residential and commercial lots. This role is focused on building sites rather than road or highway construction. The ideal candidate is a self-directed professional who can take a set of drawings, establish their own grade, and plan and execute the work independently. As our team grows, this operator will be expected to develop into a leadership role, mentoring newer operators and labourers on site. Key Responsibilities • Excavate basements and foundations to design elevations, including over-dig, footing grades, and tight-access infill lots • Perform DSSP trenching and installation, including storm, sanitary, and water services, manholes, and service connections • Read and interpret civil drawings, site plans, cut sheets, and grade stakes • Set up and operate single and dual-slope laser systems and verify grade throughout the work • Complete backfill, rough grading, and fine grading to specified tolerances • Plan and sequence excavation and servicing work independently, making sound decisions on site without the need for close supervision • Identify problems early and bring forward solutions, not just concerns • Mentor and train newer operators and labourers on grade, plan reading, laser use, and safe excavation practices • Operate safely around existing structures, neighbouring properties, live utilities, and active crews • Maintain safe trenching and excavation practices, including trench box use and utility clearances • Coordinate with foremen, pipe crews, surveyors, and truck drivers to support productivity • Lead by example in safety, productivity, and quality of work • Complete pre-trip inspections, FLHAs, equipment logs, and timesheets accurately Assets • GPS machine control experience • Class 3 or Q endorsement • CSTS, First Aid, Ground Disturbance II, Confined Space • Familiarity with City of Calgary servicing standards What We Offer • Consistent work with established builder clients • Well-maintained equipment • A clear path into lead operator or foreman roles for the right candidate To Apply Please submit your resume and relevant certifications to [email]. Applicants are encouraged to include examples of basement and servicing projects they have operated on.

What you’ll do

Excavate basements and foundations, install storm, sanitary, and water services, and complete backfill and grading to design specifications. Independently plan and execute site work, maintain safe excavation practices, coordinate with site crews, and mentor newer workers.

Requirements

The role calls for an experienced operator with a strong background in basement excavation and residential or commercial site servicing who can interpret drawings, establish grades, and work independently. GPS machine control, a Class 3 or Q endorsement, relevant safety certifications, and familiarity with City of Calgary servicing standards are listed as assets.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Excavator Operation
• Basement Excavation
• Site Servicing
• DSSP Trenching
• Civil Drawing Interpretation
• Grade Setting
• Laser Systems
• Backfilling
• Rough Grading
• Fine Grading
• Excavation Planning
• Mentoring
• Trench Safety
• Utility Clearance
• GPS Machine Control
• Equipment Inspections

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety