Job Description

Excavator Operator - Underground Utilities (with Backhoe Experience)

You know underground work -- tight digs, live utilities, tricky grades, and no room for error. You understand that every bucket counts, and that good pipe work starts with a skilled operator who knows how to work with their crew. If that sounds like you, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

Operating excavators and backhoes on

underground utility projects

- storm, sanitary, and watermain installations Digging trenches safely around

existing utilities

and maintaining proper line and grade Working hand-in-hand with the

pipe layer and foreman

to keep production moving efficiently Preparing trenches with accurate depth and slope for bedding and pipe installation Backfilling and compacting to spec after inspections Maintaining your equipment and keeping your work area clean and safe

What You Bring

Proven experience on

civil underground utility projects

(municipal or private) Skilled with both

excavators and backhoes

in deep trench, confined, and multi-utility environments Strong understanding of

grades, trench safety, and shoring systems

Ability to

spot for utilities

, work safely around live lines, and support your crew when needed A calm, steady approach -- even when the trench is tight or the day is long Reliable transportation

Valid BC Driver's License with clean Driver's Abstract is a must

What You'll Get

Competitive wages

based on experience and performance

Consistent work year-round

with overtime opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

after 6 months (premiums 100% paid by company) A

respectful, tight-knit crew

that values skill and teamwork Opportunity to

for growth

If you're an operator who knows underground -- not just how to dig, but how to

build a system from the ground up

-- we want you on our team.
Hit

Apply Now

and let's get to work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Do you currently reside in the lower mainland Our sites are located in Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta - are you able to commute to all of these areas We require someone with strong backhoe experience; how many seat hours do you have working on a backhoe What type of excavators have you operated and how many hours on each Explain your experience with underground utilities What are your wage expectations
Work Location: On the road