About the Role

SageLink is hiring experienced Excavator Operators (Trackhoe Operators / Hoe Hands) to work on oil & gas drilling rigs across Alberta and British Columbia.

If you have experience operating CAT 320, CAT 312, or similar excavators, and want work with competitive pay, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Operating CAT 320, CAT 312, and similar trackhoe excavators
Excavating around active drilling rigs
Performing daily equipment inspections and pre-trip checks
Completing routine maintenance and reporting mechanical issues
Using specialized attachments when required
Working closely with drillers, lease coordinators, and rig crews
Following all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements
Traveling to work from home sites throughout Alberta and BC

Work Schedule & Compensation
Competitive pay: $103,000–$132,000 per year
20 days on / 10 days off rotation
Annual retention bonus
Health & Wellness Spending Account
Performance-based promotion opportunities

Education & Certifications:




Valid Class 5 Driver's License
First Aid
Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
H2S Alive

Experience & Skills:
Minimum 1,500+ hours operating a track-hoe excavator
Oil & gas drilling rig experience is preferred
Experience working around heavy equipment and active job sites
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience operating CAT, John Deere, Hitachi, Komatsu, or similar excavators on drilling rigs, lease construction, earthworks, and heavy equipment projects is considered an asset.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $103,000.00-$132,000.00 per year

Advantages:
Extended health care
Life insurance

Experience:
Oil & gas: 1 year (preferred)
Excavator Operator: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
Own a reliable 4x4 truck to commute to rig sites (required)
First Aid, CSO, and H2S Alive certifications (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Excavator Operator Oilfield Drilling Rigs Alberta
🏢 SageLink
📍 Alberta