Blackline Civil - 18 Jobs
Edmonton, AB
Posted 10 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced
Salary:
Excavator Operator - Underground Construction
Location: Alberta (Central / Northern Projects)
Company: Blackline Civil
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Were looking for a skilled and safety-driven Excavator Operator with experience in underground construction. In this role, youll be responsible for precise excavation around live utilities and installation of underground infrastructure such as water, sewer, and storm systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate excavators for trenching, backfilling, grading, and utility installation
- Safely expose existing underground utilities
- Work around live gas, electrical, water, and telecom lines
- Follow grade stakes, trench depths, and site plans with precision
- Coordinate closely with pipe layers, labourers, and supervisors
- Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and routine equipment maintenance
- Maintain trench safety in compliance with regulations (shoring, sloping, benching)
- Ensure all work is performed according to safety standards and project specs
Qualifications & Experience
- 2+ years of excavator experience in underground or civil construction
- Proven experience working around live utilities
- Strong understanding of trenching and excavation safety practices
- Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and utility drawings
- Valid drivers license
- Ground disturbance certification
What Were Looking For
- Knowledge of municipal underground infrastructure installation
- Ability to make decisions quickly and solve problems in the field
- High accountability
- Team-first mindset with a focus on execution
- Commitment to safety, quality, and getting the job done right
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Extended health and benefits package
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division
- Strong pipeline of work across Alberta
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a full-time Excavator Operator role based in Alberta, with projects in Central/Northern Alberta, including Edmonton, AB.
The role requires 2+ years of excavator experience in underground or civil construction, proven experience around live utilities, the ability to read grade stakes/plans/utility drawings, a valid driver's license, and ground disturbance certification.
You will operate excavators for trenching, backfilling, grading, and utility installation, safely expose existing underground utilities, work around live lines, follow site plans, and coordinate with pipe layers, labourers, and supervisors.
You must maintain trench safety with shoring, sloping, and benching, conduct daily pre-trip inspections, perform routine equipment maintenance, and ensure all work adheres to safety standards and project specs.
The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, an extended health and benefits package, and opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division.
You will be involved in installation of underground infrastructure such as water, sewer, and storm systems, and work around municipal underground infrastructure installation projects.
