Support Operator – Side Hoe

Location: Edmonton
Reports To: Foreman
Start Date: ASAP

A Few Good Lads is Canada's leading provider of on-demand labour in the construction industry. We support top construction companies across British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan by delivering dependable, skilled workers who get the job done safely and efficiently.

What sets us apart is our focus on people. We work closely with newcomers to Canada, helping them build careers in construction and create opportunities where everyone can thrive. With the industry booming and our business growing fast, we're looking for individuals who are ready to make an impact and grow with us.

We are looking for an experienced Support Operator - Side Hoe to join our crews on various water, sewer, and underground construction projects.

Reporting to the Foreman, the Support Operator plays an important role in supporting the mainline excavator and ground crew. The position involves operating different sizes of excavators, moving materials, supporting pipe installation, back filling, and working safely around underground utilities and structures.

The successful candidate will be a reliable and safety-focused operator who can work effectively as part of a busy construction crew.

• Operate various sizes of excavators, including 311, 135, 225, 245, and similar equipment
• Safely operate equipment around underground utilities and existing infrastructure
• Assist the mainline excavator operator by moving spoil piles away from trenches
• Supply sand and rock for pipe bedding as required
• Lift and lower pipe into trenches to support the Pipelayer
• Operate a hoe pack in tight areas and around structures
• Backfill excavations as required
• Assist with excavation when required and when experience and skill level allow
• Participate in morning toolbox talks and provide input on site activities and safety
• Complete daily equipment upkeep, including:
  • Greasing
  • Fueling
  • Cleaning
  • Basic equipment inspections
• Communicate effectively with ground crews and other equipment operators
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and site requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 1 year of directly related equipment operating experience
• Experience operating excavators in construction environments
• Experience working around underground utilities
• Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract
• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. unaided
• Strong safety awareness and attention to surroundings
• Ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew
• Reliable and willing to perform physical work when required

• Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Dozer and track loader experience
• Experience working on water and sewer projects
• Experience operating a hoe pack in confined or tight areas
• Experience working around trenches, piping, and underground structures

• Physically demanding work requiring standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, and other physical activity when outside the equipment
• A large portion of the workday will be spent seated while operating heavy equipment
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Work in dusty and underground environments
• Work around active excavations, underground utilities, heavy equipment, and construction materials
• Ability to maintain a strong focus on safety and awareness of surroundings at all times