Posted 14 days ago
Excavator Operators
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Operates excavators for civil construction tasks including loading trucks, trenching, ditching, and grading. Performs equipment inspections, maintenance, and reads site plans and survey stakes. Works under foremen and project teams to ensure safe, quality workmanship.
About this role
Build Edmonton's Future with Wilco Contractors Northwest
At Wilco Contractors Northwest, we're not just moving dirt—we're building the infrastructure, parks, sports fields, roadways, and communities that people use every day.
For over 40 years, Wilco has been a trusted leader in civil earthworks, underground infrastructure, site development, environmental construction, park development, and landscape construction throughout the Edmonton region. Our teams take pride in delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.
As our workload continues to grow, we are looking for skilled and motivated Excavator Operators to join our team.
These positions will have potential for full time year round employment that will be based on experience and availability.
If you are a professional operator who takes pride in your work, values safety, and enjoys working alongside experienced crews on meaningful projects, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Safely and efficiently operate Excavator as it applies to loading trucks, cut to fill, trenching, ditching, sloping, etc.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and complete pre-trip and post-trip documentation.
- Conduct routine maintenance and identify mechanical concerns.
- Read grades, stakes, plans, and site instructions.
- Work closely with Foremen, Gradepersons, Labourers, and Project Teams.
- Maintain production while ensuring quality workmanship.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Contribute to a positive, professional team environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years experience operating Excavator.
- Experience operating multiple types of machinery is considered an asset.
- Ability to interpret survey stakes accurately.
- Physically able to meet job demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Capable of adapting to varying job site conditions and challenges.
- Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
- CSTS and Ground Disturbance certification are a condition of employment.
If you're a skilled operator looking for more than just another seat in a machine—and want to be part of a team building some of the Edmonton region's most exciting civil construction projects—we encourage you to apply today.
Benefits
- Competitive wages with overtime pay.
- Reliable hours and job stability.
- Incredible work environment and team atmosphere.
- Corporate Referral Program
- Company PPE
Skills
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