GS Construction
Excavator/Hoe Operator, Underground Construction (NOC 73400)
- Employer: GS Construction
- Job Locations: The position requires travel to various locations in the Edmonton area (AB). The employer arranges for travel when the job site is outside of the City of Edmonton.
- Wage: $32.00 to $38.00 / hour (based on experience; salary increases as per Company policy).
- Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal, Full-Time, 40 to 60 hours/week, Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime
- Vacancies: 12
- Benefits: Health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
- Anticipated start date: Spring 2023 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)
Job requirements:
- Language: English
- Education: Not required
- Experience: 1 year of related experience
- Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dangerous, Dusty
- Work Setting: Sewers and water mains, Underground construction, Large diameter pipeline construction, Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads (Up to 23 kg or 50 Lbs), Physically demanding, Overtime required, Attention to detail,
- Area of work experience: Excavation, Ditching, Sloping, and banking, Material handling,
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
- Type of Equipment operated: Excavator/Hoe, Trencher, large or small,
- Security and safety: Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
Duties:
- Reporting to the Foreman the Excavator Operator will be responsible for preparing the ground for pipeline installation as required.
- Operate heavy equipment (excavator/hoe), including Hydraulic Excavator
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Ensure the trench is excavated to the specific depth/grade,
- Place water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation
- Observe the condition of the equipment and materials used to ensure it meets the company’s standards
- Report any possible problems or defects
- Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner
- Follow directions of the ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement, and grading
- Operate two-way ratios and other communication equipment
- Prepare accident reports
- Know, understand, and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Ensure compliance with current ground disturbance regulations
- Know and follow the company’s rules, policies, and procedures
How to apply:
- By mail: 27060 Acheson Road Spruce Grove, AB T7X 6B1
- By email: hr@gsconstruction.ca
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada, are welcome to apply.