MAINLINE EXCAVATOR OPERATOR – Water & Sewer Construction WCL is looking for an experienced Mainline Excavator (Hoe) Operator to work on underground water and sewer installations following earthworks. This role is critical to production, safety, and accuracy. If you can dig clean, hold grade, and work smoothly with a pipe crew, we want you on our team. WHAT YOU NEED:
3–5+ years experience operating excavators in underground water and sewer construction.
Strong experience digging mainline trenches for water, sewer, and storm pipe.
Ability to maintain line, grade, and trench width to specification.
Comfortable working with lasers, grade stakes, and Topman direction.
Experience working around live services and existing utilities.
Solid understanding of trench safety, shoring, and ground conditions.
Ability to work closely with pipe layers, topmen, and foremen.
Safety-focused with strong job site awareness.
Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
REQUIRED TICKETS:
Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain).
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
6 days on / 1 day off.
Weather dependent work.
PERKS:
Benefits.
RRSP Program.
Boot Allowance.
If you can dig clean, hold grade, and keep the pipe crew moving, you'll fit right in at WCL.We appreciate all applications, but only successful candidates will be contacted.Apply today and get to work.
The role is Mainline Excavator Operator – Water & Sewer Construction, based in Nisku, AB.
The position requires 3–5+ years of experience operating excavators in underground water and sewer construction, with strong experience digging mainline trenches and working with pipe crews.
The schedule is 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 6 days on with 1 day off, and work is weather dependent.
Required tickets include a valid Class 5 Driver's License and WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willingness to obtain).
You will dig mainline trenches for water, sewer, and storm pipe, maintain line, grade, and trench width to specification, and work with lasers, grade stakes, and Topman direction.
Benefits are provided, along with an RRSP program and a boot allowance.
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