North West Paving is looking to hire an excavator operator for the 2024 season. We are a progressive, growing company that has operated in the Edmonton area for over 50 years. We provide excavation, gravel, asphalt, and concrete services to Municipalities, General Contractors, and Developers in our community and surrounding areas.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Operate and drive equipment.
- Removal of walks, curbs, and road cores.
- Must have a comprehension of grades and surveys.
- Must have experience fine grading.
- Working in tight areas, around traffic, pedestrians, etc.
- Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as the condition of the equipment.
- Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
- Perform emergency roadside repairs.
- Record information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in logbook or on on-board computer.
- Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using cellular phone.
Qualifications:
- Must have minimum 2 years experience in the operation of excavation equipment and related work
- Must have experience working in road construction
- Ability to work continuously for prolonged periods of time is required
- Ability to work closely with a team
- Must be available to work weekdays and weekends
- Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle to commute to and from job sites
Other Training:
There will be various training opportunities to support your position including Professional, Developmental and Safety. You will be expected to participate in training that the company sees fit for your position.
- Professional Work Shops
- Development Work Shops
- Safety Orientations – Company and contractor
- Safety Courses ex. First aid, Flagger training, WHMIS
Safety:
North West Paving Ltd. strives for an outstanding safety record. In order to fulfill all OH&S, COR, and Company Safety Program requirements, we require the participation of all employees, supervisors and foremen. The following will be required of you:
- Review, understand and follow all Safety Policies and Procedures
- Follow OH&S guidelines
- Participate in Hazard Assessments, Job site inspections, and Equipment Maintenance
- Inspection, near-miss or Accident-Incident forms.
- Inform the Safety Manager of all Incidents, Accidents, Near-misses, and Safety Infractions.
- Participate in Safety Toolbox Talks
- Implement Safety into all tasks related to your scope of work
- Ensure proper use of PPE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Excavator: 2 years (preferred)
- Road Construction: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person