Position: Utility 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 civil earthworks contractor. Our work ranges from residential earthworks, commercial site development, to industrial projects. Our services include grading design for all types of new commercial and industrial sites along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Operate a variety of heavy equipment as required, primarily excavator, skid steer, and loader
- Perform tasks including loading trucks, rough and finish grading, detail excavation, trenching, ditching, backfilling, material handling, stockpiling, and site cleanup
- Move between different pieces of equipment and tasks based on site and operational requirements
- Able to use a laser and read grade stakes
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently in active civil construction environments
- Perform pre & post-trip equipment inspections following standardized checklists as well as performing basic machine maintenance
- Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Kichton Contracting Ltd.’s protected 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
- Assist with general site duties as required
- Out-of-town work may be available

Qualifications and Competencies:

- Must be 18 years of age
- Minimum 2 years’ previous heavy equipment operating experience in civil construction
- Previous experience operating excavator, skid steer, and loader equipment




- Must be comfortable operating multiple pieces of equipment and transitioning between equipment based on site requirements
- Experience with both rough and finish work would be considered an asset
- Strong teamwork skills and positive attitude
- 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:

- Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (required)
- Excavator, skid steer and/or loader operation: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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:

- operating: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Utility Operator (Canada)
🏢 Kichton Contracting
📍 Canada