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Residential Construction - Mini Hoe Operator w/ Skidsteer Experience
Meech Creek Contracting
Calgary, AB
From $30 an hour
Full-time
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Job details

From $30 an hour
Vision care, Dental care, Extended health care
Full-time
Calgary, AB

Full job description

Join Our Team

We're looking for an experienced Mini Excavator / Skid Steer Operator to join our residential construction team.

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious operator who is proficient with both machines, can work independently, and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and the opportunity to work with an established contracting company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate mini excavators and skid steers for residential excavation, foundation work, utility trenching, backfilling, and site grading.
  • Perform demolition, site preparation, and other excavation work as required.
  • Work safely around underground utilities and existing structures.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, grade slips, and utility locates.
  • Conduct daily equipment and site inspections.
  • Maintain equipment in clean, safe, and operational condition.
  • Work independently while coordinating effectively with supervisors, crew members, and other contractors.
  • Follow company safety procedures and applicable ground disturbance requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant equipment operating experience, preferably in residential construction.
  • Demonstrated proficiency operating both mini excavators and skid steers. Experience with both machines is mandatory.
  • Experience with residential excavation, backfilling, and grading.
  • Valid Ground Disturbance Level II and First Aid certifications.
  • Ability to read and understand site plans, grade slips, and utility locates.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Clean driver's abstract.
  • Reliable transportation to and from worksites.
  • Ability to work independently and safely in an active construction environment.

Considered an Asset:

  • Commercial construction experience.
  • Equipment Operator Competency Certificate.

Additional Site Access Requirements

Successful candidates must be willing to undergo pre-access drug and alcohol testing as required for safety-sensitive positions and client worksites.

Applicants must also meet applicable client-specific safety and site-access requirements.

What We Offer

  • Competitive wages starting at $30.00 per hour, with compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability.
  • Extended health care benefits.
  • Full-time employment.
  • A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
  • The opportunity to work on a variety of underground utility construction projects.

Apply Today

If you're an operator who values safety, reliability, and quality workmanship, we'd like to hear from you.

Submit your resume to hr@meechcreek.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Experience:

  • skid steer: 2 years (required)
  • mini excavator: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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