Finish Excavator Operator

6 months ago


Edmonton, Canada DeFord Contracting Inc. Full time

Finish Excavator Operator

Join our Team and gear up for an exciting career

DeFord Contracting Inc. is looking for an _experienced and hardworking _**Finish Excavator Operator **for Civil Construction city projects in and around the Greater Edmonton Area.

**Why work at DeFord?**
- We offer top wages based on experience.
- All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (extended healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, employee assistance program, etc.).
- We hold many company/teamwork events (including holiday parties, summer BBQ’s, & sporting events).
- We offer a team-oriented environment, all within a very supportive and positive working environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Know and understand the excavators limitations
- Deep/bulk excavations, ditching, sloping, loading trucks
- Backfilling foundations
- Comply with safe working procedures and practices
- Safe operation of excavation equipment and other tools required

**Qualifications**:

- 3-5+ years’ experience - _experience working in civil construction is considered an asset_
- Ability to cut grade within 2 centimeters
- Final grade experience preferred
- Experience with concrete/asphalt removals preferred
- Level 2 ground disturbance ticket
- Certifications and/or licenses appropriate to industry
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

DeFord Contracting Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, where all of our employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We seek to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and build a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities in which we live and serve.
- Key words: excavator operator, heavy equipment operator, equipment operator, operator, excavator, construction_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Civil Construction: 3 years (preferred)
- excavators limitations: 1 year (preferred)
- final grade: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 2 ground disturbance ticket (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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