Mainline Excavator Operator - Water & Sewer
- Edmonton, AB
- On-site
- Posted Oct 2, 2026
- 1 position
$80,000–$100,000 / year
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Temporary, Seasonal
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 3+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The operator is responsible for excavating and sloping ditches, placing water and sewer pipes, and performing daily equipment maintenance. They must work closely with the ground crew to ensure safe material placement and adherence to site safety policies.
Job details
What We Offer We offer an excellent wage and benefits package including matching RRSP’s, along with the opportunity to work overtime. Our growing team allows for opportunities for advancement and our benefits providers are competitive in our industry! Summary of Position Reporting to the foreman and designates, operators are an integral member of field operations, responsible for providing support on all our projects. Role and Responsibilities Excavate and slope ditches to grade Working with the ground crew to excavate near existing utilities Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment, including pre & post trip inspections Responsible for placement of water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation. Follow directions of ground crew regarding craning, material placement and grading. Follow company policies & procedures regarding SWP’s, inspections, and incidents etc. Other tasks as assigned Qualifications, Training and Education CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015 & Ground Disturbance level 2 Candidates must have a minimum 3 years of directly related experience in the water & sewer industry working on road rehab, curb and gutter, asphalt breaking and commercial projects. Able to lift 50 lbs. unaided Excellent motivational & troubleshooting abilities Ability to work under high stress situations effectively and in a fast-paced environment under pressure to meet deadlines. Comfortable operating on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of surroundings while working with flaggers & traffic control employees Working Conditions Workers are expected to do occasionally physically demanding work in different positions (kneeling, standing, etc.). The successful applicants will be working outdoors in dusty and underground environments, including sewers, through all weather conditions. They will be expected to sit for long periods of time while operating.
What you’ll do
The operator is responsible for excavating and sloping ditches, placing water and sewer pipes, and performing daily equipment maintenance. They must work closely with the ground crew to ensure safe material placement and adherence to site safety policies.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in the water and sewer industry and possess valid CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance level 2 certifications. The role requires the physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Benefits
- Matching RRSP
- Competitive benefits package
Listed skills
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Excavator operation
- Water and sewer infrastructure
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Grading
- Troubleshooting
- Craning
- Material placement
- Ground disturbance
- WHMIS
- CSTS 2020
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Energy