Excavator Operator

Edmonton, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Position: Excavator Operator



Location: Sites located in and around Edmonton, reporting into our Acheson office



Type: Hourly



About Us:



Kichton Contracting is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. Kichton Contracting Ltd (KCL) has been in business since 1963 and is based out of Acheson, Alberta, Canada. KCL is classified as a medium-sized civil earthworks contractor. Our work ranges from residential earthworks, commercial site development, to industrial projects. Our services include grading design for all types of new commercial and industrial sites along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development.

Roles and Responsibilities:



Operate excavator equipment as it applies to loading trucks, rough grading, detail excavation, trenching, ditching, sloping, and banking, material handling, stock piling Able to use laser and read grade stakes Perform pre & post-trip equipment inspection following standardized checklist as well as performing basic machine maintenance Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Kichton Contracting Ltd.'s safe work practices, policies, procedures and local legislative requirements Identify all hazards and potential hazards to site supervision Report all incidents, near misses and equipment damage to site supervision Out-of-town work may be available

Qualifications and Competencies



Must be 18 years of age Minimum 2 years' previous experience working in civil construction as an Excavator Operator Strong teamwork skills and positive attitude Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation Valid CSTS2020 certification (free online course through ACSA) Valid First Aid and Ground Disturbance II certification would be an asset

Work Schedule:



Monday to Saturday 10-12 hour shifts per day Overtime if required

Equity & Inclusion:



Kichton is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, creed, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, military service, medical condition, physical or mental disability, and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal and provincial Human Rights legislation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

excavator: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2653250
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edmonton, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned