** Wage depends on the position and years of experience in the equipment.

Whissell: Building more than a Job

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated operators to be a part of our earthworks projects. We are looking for heavy equipment operators who have experience running Excavators, Rock Truck, Packer, Grader, and Dozers. We are looking for accuracy, diligence, and a strong dedication to safety are necessary for this position

Excavator Operator Qualifications

- Operate Excavators to perform various tasks, including digging trenches, loading trucks, and leveling terrain.
- In charge of installing various pipe sizes and types, such as storm, water, and sewer pipes.
- 2-3 or more years of running a Mainline Excavator
- Underground Utility and Earthworks construction experience are required.

Dozer operator Qualifications

- Grading, leveling, and pushing materials to generate and maintain desired curves and slopes.
- Experience of 2-3 or more years of running a dozer.
- Strong understanding of dozer operation, grading techniques, and safety procedures.

Requirement for all jobs

- Earthwork construction experience are required.
- High attention to detail is required.
- Pay to be determined by skill and experience.
- Ensure compliance with all Company policies, OH & S Legislation, and WCB reporting procedures.
- Understand and maintain quality and production standards and work to achieve established production goals.
- Physically able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as required in the construction environment.
- Must have your own transportation.




- Must have own steel-toes safety boots.
- Seasonal, full-time, and weekends

Why Join us?

- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Career advancement and professional Development
- Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan. LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Opencircle Benefits
- Safety Incentive Bonus
- Safety and Recognition Rewards Programs
- Team environment
- Commitment to safety
- Perks Beyond the Paycheque: We’ve partnered with leading brands to offer our employees exclusive discounts on travel, shopping, lifestyle services, and more.

All Whissell employees must undergo a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and submit a valid Driver’s Abstract (issued no more than three months prior) before starting work. At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Experience the Excitement: Join Whissell To Be Part of the team that Safely Achieves the “Best Projects Every Time”!

Job Type: Full time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- 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)

Application question(s):
- What construction projects have your worked on?

Experience:
- Dozer: 5 years (preferred)
- Excavator: 5 years (preferred)
- Rock Truck: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Equipment Operators- Excavators, Finish Dozer, Rock Truck, Grader, Packer (Edmonton)
🏢 Whissell Contracting
📍 Edmonton