E Construction | Excavator Operator

Start Date: ASAP A Few Good Lads is Canada’s leading provider of on-demand labour in the construction industry. We support top construction companies across British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan by delivering dependable, skilled workers who get the job done safely and efficiently. We work closely with newcomers to Canada, helping them build careers in construction and create opportunities where everyone can thrive. We are looking for an experienced Mainline Excavator Operator to join construction crews working on various municipal water, sewer, road rehabilitation, and underground infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Foreman, the Mainline Excavator Operator is an important part of the field operations team. You will work closely with the ground crew to safely and efficiently excavate trenches and prepare them for the installation of water, storm, and sanitary sewer piping, manholes, and other structures. The successful candidate will have strong experience operating excavators in active construction environments and be comfortable working around underground utilities, traffic, and other site hazards. Operate mainline excavators safely and efficiently Assist with the placement of water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe within excavations Follow directions from the ground crew regarding craning, sand and rock placement, and grading Maintain accurate awareness of surrounding workers, equipment, utilities, and site conditions Participate in morning toolbox talks and provide input based on site conditions and experience Provide leadership and safety guidance to other crew members Pre
- and post-trip inspections Follow company safety policies, procedures, Safe Work Practices, inspections, and incident reporting requirements Operate equipment safely around public roadways and traffic control personnel Communicate effectively with flaggers and other workers on site Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in the water and sewer construction industry Experience with road rehabilitation, curb and gutter, asphalt breaking, and commercial construction projects Strong experience operating excavators in underground construction Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract Ground Disturbance Level 2 Comfortable operating equipment on or near public roadways Strong understanding of construction site safety and procedures Experience with municipal water and sewer projectsl Experience working around traffic control and flaggers Additional heavy equipment certifications or training Physically demanding work requiring standing, walking, kneeling, and other physical activity when outside the equipment A large portion of the workday will be spent seated while operating heavy equipment Outdoor work in all weather conditions Work in dusty, underground, and confined environments, including sewer systems Work around active excavation sites, underground utilities, heavy equipment, and construction traffic