Operator, Excavation

Mainland Group of Companies • Surrey, BC

1d • CA$41 • Onsite

About The Position

Mainland Excavation & Shoring is hiring experienced Operators to join their team. The Excavator Operator will be responsible for operating an excavator in construction sites to support Excavation and Deep Foundations.

Requirements

• Must have minimum of one year experience as an excavator operator in bulk and detailed excavations or experience operating on civil utility works.
• Current experience operating 200 - 400 size Excavators.
• Must possess valid Class 5 Driver's License and be able to travel to sites across region.
• Maintain quality results of work to be done.
• Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues.
• Good communications ability, able to work with variety of individuals.
• Work as a team with other crew members on daily activities of the site.
• Understanding of Safety and ability to communicate Safety issues as they arise.
• Must be physically fit, able to spend most or all shift standing, walking, lifting and carrying, working hands-on in an outdoor environment in all types of weather.
• Flexibility with hours worked, including overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Willingness to learn and possibly work across both our divisions (deep excavation and civil site services).
• Must be local to the Lower Mainland.

Nice To Haves

• Understand grading plans/stakes and drawings is a benefit.
• First aid, confined space, and fall protection training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a construction site and promote a safe work environment adhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in safety meetings.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and safety inspections of their assigned piece of equipment as outlined in Mainland’s equipment policy.
• Responsible for Maintaining pre-trip inspections/activity logs.
• Operate equipment in a manner as not to cause damage to the equipment or any surrounding structures or impediments and to do so safely to ensure the safety of themselves and others onsite.
• Work with the Foreman to perform various tasks including but not limited to, excavations both bulk and/or detailed excavation, utility installations, grading, ditching, sloping etc. in accordance with the project specifications.
• Ensure effective communication on progress and any potential issues are brought to the attention of the Foreman/ crew.

Benefits

• Unionized base wage of $41.33 per hour (wage subject to negotiation based on candidate's experience), plus 13% of gross earnings for vacation / statutory holiday pay.
• Union wages and benefits.
• Training and developmental opportunities.
• Strong emphasis on safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed