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excavator operator @ OPTILINX SYSTEMS INC

Whitby, Ontario, CAOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Requirements

  • A-Licence required with clean driver's abstract
  • Minimum 2 years experience preferred

Specific Skills

  • *Trenching & Excavation:* Operate mini-excavators to dig straight, clean trenches for underground telecom cables, conduits, and service drops.
  • *Utility Exposing (Potholing):* Carefully hand-dig or machine-expose existing underground utilities to prevent strikes while maintaining required safety clearances.
  • *Infrastructure Placement:* Assist in laying rolled or stick conduits, setting pedestals, placing vaults, and backfilling/grading disturbed areas.
  • *Equipment Transport (Floating):* Load, secure, and transport the mini-excavator and trailer to and from job sites.
  • *Maintenance & Inspections:* Perform daily pre- & post-trip safety inspections, check fluid levels, conduct minor field maintenance, and report mechanical issues.
  • *Site Coordination:* Read and interpret network prints/blueprints, follow crew leader instructions, and communicate clearly with team members.
  • Restorations to properties when required

Own Tools/Equipment

  • Steel Toed Boots
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Vest/Gear
  • Safety Glasses
  • Gloves

*Benefits: *

  • Through LiUNA Local 183 after 3 months

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Application question(s)

  • Do you have your A licence?

Work Location: In person

Skills

A licensetrenchingexcavationutility exposingsite coordination

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