Excavator Operator-GS Construction, Canada

Job Description

Join our expanding Team at GS Construction, where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement have been at our core since 1974. Embrace a culture that values integrity, hard work, and community engagement, providing a supportive and innovative work environment. We take pride in fostering personal and professional growth, offering abundant opportunities to learn and excel within the industry-leading GS Construction Team.

Job requirements:

• Language: Basic English
• Education: Not required
• Experience: 1 year of related experience
• Area of work: Excavation, Ditching, Sloping, and banking, Material Handling
• Work Setting: Sewers and water mains, Underground construction, Large diameter pipeline construction, Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
• Type of Equipment operated: Excavator/Hoe, Trencher (large or small)
• Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dangerous, Dusty
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Overtime required, Attention to detail
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player
• Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
• Security and safety: Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements

Duties:

The Excavator Operator reports to the Foreman and will be responsible for preparing the ground for pipeline installation as required.

• Operate heavy equipment (excavator/hoe), including Hydraulic Excavator,
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks,
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment,
• Secure special attachments to equipment,
• Perform minor repairs to equipment,
• Ensure the trench is excavated to the specific depth/grade,
• Place water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation,
• Observe the condition of the equipment and materials used to ensure it meets the company’s standards,
• Report any possible problems or defects,
• Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner,
• Follow directions of the ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement, and grading,
• Operate two-way ratios and other communication equipment,
• Prepare accident reports,
• Know, understand, and ensure compliance with safety regulations,
• Ensure compliance with current ground disturbance regulations,
• Know and follow the company’s rules, policies, and procedures.