- Highly skilled in operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently, excavating and backfilling trenches, performing site grading, loading trucks, finishing grading, excavating around utilities, etc.
- Efficient operation of a CAT 305 and a 308 excavator.
- Expose existing utilities, utilize mechanical and hand-digging, and conduct trench work meeting OH&S; requirements.
- Assist in operating for sewer and water service pipe installations.
- Work with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of laying pipe on grade.
- Ensure trench is to the proper depth and grade.
- Follow directions regarding craning, compaction, gravel placement, and grading.
- Operate excavator on public roadways, tight residential areas, commercial properties, and municipalities, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings.
- Complete daily equipment maintenance checks, pre-and post-trips, and logs. See-through that routine maintenance is completed.
- Top off fluids and complete minor maintenance of equipment.
- General job set-up, site clean-up, and materials removal.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years of excavator experience is required.
- Must be comfortable excavating in close proximity to existing utilities. Minimum 1-year of experience digging around live utilities.
- Sewer and water experience will be considered an asset.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a clean abstract; personal reliable transportation.
- Must be punctual and dependable.
- Understanding of, and adherence to construction procedure and safety practices.
- Strong communication, including verbal and hand signals.
- Knowledge of proper lifting and transfer of heavy loads.
OUR COMPANY. TerraBurst is an underground infrastructure contractor specializing in sewer and water rehabilitation and replacements. We maintain a market leader position through our value approach driven by innovation, customer centricity, high-quality upgrades, and honest solutions. Terraburst.ca
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour
Perks:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Experience:
- excavator operating: 2 years (required)
- digging around live utilities: 2 years (required)