Experienced Excavator Operator (Civil & Residential)
Are you a highly skilled and experienced excavator operator with the versatility to handle a wide range of projects, from large-scale civil works to independent residential jobs? Flury Earthworks is seeking a dedicated and proficient operator to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise to diverse projects, from detailed residential builds to supporting critical infrastructure like dam construction.
About Flury Earthworks Ltd. We're a family-owned and operated excavation business in Lake Country, BC. At Flury Earthworks, we build projects that both our team and clients are proud of. Pride in craftsmanship is at our core.
The Opportunity This role offers a dynamic blend of responsibilities. You will independently manage and execute smaller-scale excavation projects, particularly those requiring precise foundation digs and detailed site preparation. On larger, more complex jobs, you will be a crucial support to our Lead Operator and supervisory team, bringing your civil works expertise to ensure top-quality results and efficient operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Diverse Project Execution: Efficiently manage and execute a wide range of projects, from bulk excavation and civil works to residential foundation digs and detailed backfills.
- Finish Grade & Civil Works: Perform accurate finish grading to specifications, ensuring desired final contours and elevations are achieved for both residential and large-scale civil projects.
- Blueprint & Grade Determination: Accurately read and interpret blueprints, plans, and survey benchmarks to establish and verify grades.
- Heavy Equipment Operation: Proficiently operate excavators and other heavy equipment (loaders, rollers, dozers) for diverse earthmoving scopes.
- Team Support & Collaboration: Work effectively with other operators, project managers, engineers, and ground crew on larger projects.
- Safe & Productive Operation: Operate heavy equipment in a highly safe, efficient, and productive manner, adhering to all safety protocols and setting a high standard for quality.
- Equipment Care: Perform thorough pre-operation inspections, routine maintenance, greasing, and fluid checks on equipment.
- Safety Champion: Actively participate in all safety programs and champion our company's unwavering commitment to a safe work environment.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- Extensive Excavator Operating Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven operating experience, with a strong background in general excavation and civil works. Experience in civil, commercial, residential, and/or environmental projects (e.g., dam-building, rip-rap placement) is highly valued.
- Independent Project Expertise: Demonstrated ability to independently perform foundation digs and backfills to precise specifications without direct supervision.
- Grade & Blueprint Reading: Ability to accurately read, interpret, and work from blueprints and survey benchmarks to determine and execute grades.
- Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to adapt to changing site conditions and implement effective solutions for earthworks challenges, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and quality.
- Safety First Mentality: A steadfast commitment to top-quality work and an uncompromised dedication to safety, including experience working safely around underground utilities.
- Collaboration & Communication: Excellent coordination and communication skills to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Why Join Flury Earthworks?
We're not just building structures; we're building careers. You'll find:
- Growth Opportunities: Invest in your future with opportunities for professional development.
- Engaging Work: Take on challenging and rewarding projects you can be proud of.
- Company Perks: Enjoy additional benefits as part of our team.
- Safe Work Environment: Our commitment to safety is paramount.
- Great Team Culture: We're a small, close-knit team, and we genuinely enjoy working together. We value someone who can contribute positively to our upbeat atmosphere while working hard and getting the job done right.
- Compensation: We offer competitive wages, with increases based on demonstrated relevant experience and skills.
Priority will be given to local applicants from the Okanagan area.
To see the kind of impactful projects you'd be involved with, visit www.fluryearthworks.com.
Ready to contribute your expertise to our next major build? Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lake Country, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- operating: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- WHMIS Certification (preferred)
- Confined Space Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
