Position: Mainline 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 Underground infrastructure contractor. Our work ranges from residential utilities, commercial site development, to industrial projects, as well as neighborhood rehab projects. Our services include Water, Sewer and Drainage for all types of new commercial and industrial sites, along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Comfortably cut and grade trenches with 1:1 slopes or for shoring boxes for water and sewer installations

● Operating in close proximity to utilities and working with pipelayer to expose utilities for crossings and tie ins

● Ensure all excavations are safe for pipe crew to enter

● Ensure rigging is up to standard and safe for lifting, if not communicate with riggers

● Lifting and placing large diameter manholes and catch basins

● Reading and understanding first call and second call locates

● 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 secure 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 water and sewer as an excavator operator

● Strong teamwork skills and positive attitude

● Excellent communication skills

● 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:

- water and sewer: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Mainline Operator (Underground Utilities Team) (Canada)
🏢 Kichton Contracting
📍 Canada