About the Role
SageLink is hiring experienced Excavator Operators (Trackhoe Operators / Hoe Hands) to work on oil & gas drilling rigs across Alberta and British Columbia.
If you have experience operating CAT 320, CAT 312, or similar excavators, and want work with competitive pay, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating CAT 320, CAT 312, and similar trackhoe excavators
- Excavating around active drilling rigs
- Performing daily equipment inspections and pre-trip checks
- Completing routine maintenance and reporting mechanical issues
- Using specialized attachments when required
- Working closely with drillers, lease coordinators, and rig crews
- Following all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements
- Traveling to remote work sites throughout Alberta and BC
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Competitive pay: $103,000–$132,000 per year
- 20 days on / 10 days off rotation
- Annual retention bonus
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Performance-based promotion opportunities
Education & Certifications:
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- First Aid
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
- H2S Alive
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 1,500+ hours operating a track-hoe excavator
- Oil & gas drilling rig experience is preferred
- Experience working around heavy equipment and active job sites
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Experience operating CAT, John Deere, Hitachi, Komatsu, or similar excavators on drilling rigs, lease construction, earthworks, and heavy equipment projects is considered an asset.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $103,000.00-$132,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Experience:
- Oil & gas: 1 year (preferred)
- Excavator Operator: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Own a reliable 4x4 truck to commute to rig sites (required)
- First Aid, CSO, and H2S Alive certifications (preferred)
Work Location: In person
