About this role
The Excavator Operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and effective manner.
*Candidate must be able to start July 20th, 2026.*
*Working Conditions:*
* Work is performed outside in all weather conditions * Physically strenuous and demanding job, including lifting, pulling and managing heavy objects while working around energized lines * Willingness and ability to travel out of town to perform work as necessary * Must demonstrate the following personal attributes: honest and trustworthy, respectful, flexible, and have sound work ethics
*Responsibilities and Duties:*
* Effectively and safely operates excavators, utilizing machine specific controls and machine attachments to complete all necessary tasks related to distribution power line construction. This includes operating on adverse terrain, in winter operations, and/or near other equipment and power lines * Operates in fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety * Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators and ground personnel * Performs mechanical inspections and servicing including controls and operations, completing logbooks, performs maintenance and adjustments, ensures good housekeeping, and performs machine lubrication * Performs effective operation of equipment by recognizing unusual machine movements and sounds * Recognizes existing and potential hazards and knows how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before start * Perform other related duties as assigned
*Qualifications:*
* Minimum 10 years of experience operating excavators in distribution power line construction or similar construction experience is required * Minimum of 10 years of previous excavator operating experience performing tasks such as building access roads, stripping, shading, grading, trenching cable and cleanup in blast rock as required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * RRSP match * Vision care
Work Location: In person