Excavator Operator
MacKay Contracting•Cranbrook, BC
•CA$34 - CA$36•Onsite
About The Position
MacKay Contracting Ltd. is a progressive and well-established Heavy Civil Construction and Mining Services company. For over 40 years, we’ve been tackling the projects others avoid — from highways and overpasses to utilities, mine infrastructure, and earthworks. With operations across Western Canada, we’re proud to build the foundations communities grow on. We’re looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator to join our team. This is a key role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient use of equipment that keeps our projects moving forward.
Requirements
- Experience operating excavators in civil construction or equivalent work
- Knowledge of construction layout and staking
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- The ability to operate equipment in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner
- Strong communication and listening skills
- The ability to follow instructions and adapt quickly to changing site conditions
- Willingness to work flexible hours and occasional weekends
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of 3D machine control systems
Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively operate excavators and other heavy equipment such as loaders, dozers, graders, and haul trucks
- Perform work in compliance with MacKay safety practices, as well as provincial and federal safety legislation
- Operate in crowded, fast-paced environments with strong awareness of potential hazards
- Interpret verbal directions and hand signals from ground crews and fellow operators
- Conduct pre-operational inspections, complete logbooks, perform minor servicing, and ensure good housekeeping of equipment
- Clean tracks and equipment at the end of each shift
- Complete and submit daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) and timecards
- Identify and address site hazards through proactive hazard assessments
- Support team operations with flexibility, reliability, and a strong safety mindset
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and overtime opportunities
- A strong safety culture and the tools to succeed
- Training, development, and advancement opportunities
- A team environment where your skills are recognized and valued
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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