Responsibilities:
- Operate excavators and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
- Perform excavation, trenching, backfill, grading, loading and site preparation
- Work safely around existing utilities and infrastructure
- Read and work from plans, grades and project requirements
- Coordinate and direct crew members when acting in a lead role
- Help organize day-to-day field activities, equipment and materials
- Identify field issues early and communicate them before they become larger problems
- Complete pre-use inspections and recognize equipment maintenance or repair concerns
- Maintain equipment in a clean, safe and professional condition
- Balance production with safety, workmanship and equipment care
- Perform labouring and general site duties when required
- Maintain professional communication with management, crew members, customers and subcontractors
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on heavy equipment operating experience, with strong excavator experience
- Significant experience in excavation, earthworks or civil construction
- Previous foreman, lead-hand or supervisory experience directing field crews
- Experience working from plans, grades and project requirements
- Experience excavating safely around existing utilities and infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound field decisions
- Strong working knowledge of safe work procedures and equipment operation
Skills:
- Strong excavator and heavy equipment operating skills
- Crew leadership and field supervision
- Excavation, earthworks, trenching, grading and backfill
- Ability to read and work from plans, grades and project specifications
- Safe work around utilities and existing infrastructure
- Strong mechanical awareness and equipment care
- Ability to identify and communicate field or equipment issues early
- Good judgement and independent problem-solving
- Clear, professional communication with crews, management, customers and subcontractors
- Strong organization and ability to keep field work moving efficiently
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence; Class 1 or 3 is an asset
Character:
- Reliable, punctual and accountable
- Calm, confident and professional under pressure
- Takes ownership of the work and follows through
- Able to lead a crew without unnecessary conflict or ego
- Safety-minded and willing to speak up when something is not right
- Respects company equipment, customer property and fellow employees
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions
- Open to direction, feedback and better ways of doing things
- Strong work ethic with a practical, hands-on attitude
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Experience:
- Supervisory: 3 years (required)
- operating equipment: 8 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
