Excavating jobs in Calgary, AB

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-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Experience:

• Supervisory: 3 years (required)
• operating equipment: 8 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 3 Licence (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person