We are looking for a skilled, safety-conscious Excavator Operator to join our team. This role is perfect for a seasoned pro who is equally comfortable in a mini-ex or a full-size machine. You’ll handle everything from precision residential basement digs to complex commercial deep utilities. We pride ourselves on culture and offer a rare work-life balance with consistent 10-hour days and only every other Saturday as needed.

Core Responsibilities
Execute Precision Work: Use blueprints and project plans to perform grading, trenching, finishing, and basement digging to exact elevations.
Safety & Equipment Care: Operate machinery safely to protect the crew and property. Perform daily maintenance, including greasing, fueling, and shoveling tracks.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the ground crew and supervisors to coordinate site activities and assist with labor duties when the machines aren't moving.
Documentation: Stay on top of electronic timesheets and safety paperwork.





What You Bring
Experience: Minimum of 5 years as an Excavator Operator (Mini & Full-size proficiency is a must).
Technical Skill: Deep knowledge of excavation techniques; specific experience in basement digging is highly valued as well as deep services.
Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read plans and maintain grade/elevations independently.
Mechanical Aptitude: You know your machine and how to keep it running smoothly.
Physical Fitness: Ready to jump out of the cab and assist the labor crew whenever necessary.

Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Dental & Extended Health Care.
Secure full time hours (10-hour shifts).
Every other weekend off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Advantages:
Dental care
Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator Calgary
🏢 Dragon Excavating
📍 Calgary