Job Summary

Garrett Contracting Ltd. is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator with a valid Class 3 driver’s licence to join our Calgary-area excavation team.

This is a hands-on field position for someone who is confident operating excavators and other heavy and smaller equipment, and can also drive a dump truck when required.

We need someone who knows how to operate, takes care of equipment, shows up reliably and works well with the rest of the crew.

The right person understands that on a smaller excavation team, the job may involve running an excavator one day, driving a truck when needed, operating another piece of equipment, or helping the crew get the job finished.

Duties
Operate excavators safely, efficiently and accurately on urban excavation projects
Perform excavation, grading, backfilling and general earthworks
Operate other heavy equipment as required, which may include skid steer, loader, backhoe and packer
Drive company dump truck to transport materials and equipment when required
Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair concerns
Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and professional condition
Work closely with supervisors, operators and ground crews




Assist with general site activities when required
Follow company and site-specific safety procedures
Work safely around utilities, structures, workers and other equipment

Qualifications
Valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s licence
Solid excavator operating experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant heavy equipment operating experience
Minimum 5 years of truck-driving experience, preferably Dump Truck
Experience working on excavation and earthworks projects
Clean driver’s abstract
Ability to safely operate equipment in active construction settings
Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a crew
Strong understanding of equipment inspections and basic equipment care
Safety-conscious with good judgement around people, equipment and underground services.

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 50.0 per week

Perks
Extended health care
On-site parking

Experience:
Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (required)
Dump truck: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
Class 3 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Excavator Operator / Class 3 Driver Calgary
🏢 Garrett Contracting
📍 Calgary