Excavator Operator - Industrial Construction

D7 Mechanical Ltd. is a growing industrial construction and mechanical contractor providing services across Canada and the United States. We are looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our field operations team.

Position Summary

The Excavator Operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators and other heavy equipment on industrial, construction, and mechanical project sites. The successful candidate will have strong equipment operating skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively as part of a field crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators of various sizes and configurations.

• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, and material handling.

• Load and unload trucks and move materials around the job site.

• Assist with site preparation and general construction activities.

• Read and understand site plans, drawings, grades, and elevations.

• Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues.

• Maintain equipment in a clean and safe operating condition.

• Work closely with site supervisors, foremen, laborers, pipefitters, and other trades.

• Follow project specifications, work procedures, and company safety policies.

• Maintain accurate daily equipment and production records.

• Assist with general site duties when required.

• Follow all applicable Alberta OHS requirements and site-specific safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of excavator operating experience preferred.

• Experience operating excavators in industrial, commercial, civil, or mechanical construction environments.

• Ability to safely operate equipment in tight and challenging work areas.

• Strong understanding of excavation and grading practices.

• Ability to read basic drawings and understand grades/elevations.

• Valid driver's license.

• Reliable transportation to and from work sites.

• Strong safety record and work ethic.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at industrial facilities, mills, mines, or major construction projects.

• Experience operating excavators equipped with buckets, hydraulic hammers, thumbs, and other attachments.

• Ground disturbance/excavation training.

• First Aid certification.

• CSTS/SCOT or equivalent site safety training.

• WHMIS certification.

• Experience working around underground utilities and existing infrastructure.

What D7 Offers

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.

• Opportunities for overtime.

• Benefits package.

• Opportunities to work on industrial and major construction projects.

• Travel and per diem opportunities where applicable.

• A safety-focused work environment.

• Opportunities for advancement within D7 Mechanical Ltd.