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Mainline Excavator Operators Undergrounds
Golderado Contracting Corp —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground
Park Paving Ltd. —Edmonton, AB
- $32–$44 a year
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Mainline Excavator Operator
Hamm Infrastructure —Nisku, AB
- 12 hour shift
- Maintenance
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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Mainline Excavator Operator Water & Sewer Construction
M.A.P. —Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Mainline Excavator Operator
Whissell Contracting —Edmonton, AB
- From $43 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Pipelayer
Hamm Infrastructure —Nisku, AB
- 12 hour shift
- Heavy equipment operation
- English
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operators- Excavators, Finish Dozer, Rock Truck, Grader, Packer
Whissell Contracting —Edmonton, AB
- From $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Mainline Excavator - Civil Construction
Blackline Civil —Edmonton, AB
- $35–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction experience
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Mainline Excavator Operator
A Few Good Lads —Edmonton, AB
- Immediate opening
- Cleaning
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Excavator Operator - Mainline
Weinrich Contracting Ltd. —Nisku, AB
- Full-time
- Construction experience
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Mainline, Side Hoe, & Finish Skid Steer Operators in Water & Sewer
Trenex Corp —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Quality Control
- Construction experience
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Support Operator – Side Hoe
A Few Good Lads —Edmonton, AB
- Immediate opening
- Heavy lifting
- Construction experience
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Mainline Excavator Operator - Underground
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Mainline Excavator Operators Undergrounds

Golderado Contracting Corp -
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Excavator
Equipment repair
Workplace safety policies
Maintenance
English
High school diploma or GED
Routine maintenance inspections
Construction experience
CSTS
Communication skills
Two-way radios
Driving Licence
Pipeline

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Mainline Excavator Operators Undergrounds

At Golderado, the work we do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.

We are seeking an experienced Mainline Excavator Operator to join our underground utilities construction team. This role is responsible for excavating and maintaining the primary (mainline) trench for water, sewer, or pipeline installation, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and to project specifications.This is a key production role, working closely with pipe layers, foremen, and support operators to maintain efficient workflow and high-quality installation.

At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.

The Mainline Excavator Operator is critical to project success-accuracy in trenching directly impacts installation quality, safety, and overall productivity.

Key Information:

Hours: Project dependent
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on various schedules.
Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

Excavate mainline trenches to specified depth, width, grade, and alignment
Perform trenching for water, sewer, storm, or pipeline infrastructure
Excavate bell holes and tie-in areas as required for installation
Support installation of underground utilities, ensuring trench conditions are ready for pipe placement
Work closely with pipe layers and crews to maintain safe and efficient production
Assist with placing and positioning materials where required
Prepare trench for proper bedding placement and grading prior to installation
Assist with backfilling operations and maintain trench integrity
Complete rough grading as required to support downstream work
Safely locate and expose existing utilities (daylighting) prior to excavation
Operate with caution in congested areas or around live services
Maintain clear communication with ground crew using hand signals and/or radios
Ensure safe operation around personnel and equipment, maintaining exclusion zones
Monitor ground conditions and stop work if unsafe conditions arise (e.g., sloughing, water accumulation)
Follow all company safety policies and site-specific procedures
Operate excavators (typically 30-50 ton class) safely and efficiently
Conduct daily inspections and basic maintenance of equipment
Maintain clean and organized work area
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment.
Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment.
Execute high volume production.
Fine grading and finishing.
When required, assist other operators, labourers, and trades.
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks for equipment.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

A minimum of 3-5 years as a mainline operator or equivalent experience is required.
Proven experience in:
- Water and Sewer installation
- Pipeline or heavy civil trenching
Strong ability to read grade and follow specifications or survey stakes
Experience working around existing utilities and underground services
Valid safety tickets (Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015) are required.
A valid driver's license is required.
A clean driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
A reliable means of transportation is required.
Proficient English language skills required.
High level of precision and control in excavation work
Strong safety awareness and situational awareness
Ability to work in tight or confined spaces and around active crews
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Reliable, detail-oriented, and production-focused
Fast-paced civil construction and/or pipeline projects
Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions
May require extended hours and travel depending on project location

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

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