Excavator/Dozer Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Edmonton, Alberta | Full-Time
Construction / Heavy Equipment Operation | Experienced | Day Shift
Position Type:
Full-Time, with multiple projects running through to winter
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding area. Candidates must currently reside in Edmonton.
Schedule:
Day shift, six days per week through construction season
Hours:
10 to 12 hours per day, with overtime available
Compensation: $38.00 per hour
Experience:
Verifiable excavator or dozer experience in civil or oilfield construction
Licence:
Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation to site
Certification: CSTS or equivalent, Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive, Standard First Aid
About Grizzly Trek Group Ltd.
Grizzly Trek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.
The Role
Grizzly Trek is seeking experienced Excavator and Dozer Operators to join our valued client's team in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a full-time position paying $38.00 per hour, with multiple projects booked through to winter.
The work covers two streams. In and around the city it is civil earthworks and site preparation, including stripping topsoil, cut and fill, trench and backfill, and building pads, roads and parking areas to grade. Outside the city it is oilfield lease construction and access roads. Crews mobilize out of Edmonton, and operators are home most nights.
What You'll Do
Operate excavator and dozer on civil earthworks, site preparation, lease construction and access roads
Strip topsoil, move cut and fill, and build pads, roads and parking areas to grade
Dig, slope and backfill trench for underground utilities and pipe
Work to grade stakes, laser and GPS machine control
Complete daily walkarounds, pre-trip inspections and greasing before the machine moves
Spot for ground crews, load trucks, and keep ground disturbance clear of buried facilities
Participate in pre-job safety meetings, hazard assessments and toolbox talks
What You Bring
Verifiable seat time on excavator or dozer in civil or oilfield construction
Ability to read grade stakes and hold elevation with minimal supervision
Current residency in Edmonton, with reliable transportation to Edmonton area sites
Valid Class 5 driver's licence
CSTS or equivalent, Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive and Standard First Aid
Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and work outdoors through the season
Preferred Qualifications
Experience on both excavator and dozer
GPS machine control experience (Trimble or Topcon)
Class 1 or Class 3 driver's licence for equipment moves and float work
Work Environment
Outdoor construction sites in and around Edmonton, in all weather through the season
A mix of urban civil earthworks and rural oilfield lease and road construction
Day trips out of Edmonton, with operators home most nights
Site specific safety procedures, permits and ground disturbance requirements apply
What We Offer
Set rate of $38.00 per hour, stated up front
Multiple projects booked through to winter, not a single short job
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
Ongoing training and career development support
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