Finishing Excavator Operators

Finishing Excavator Operators

Company: Infracon Group of Companies
Location: Western Canada - potential project locations may include Hope, 100 Mile House, Merritt, Dawson Creek, Kamloops, and surrounding areas
Type: Full-Time / Project-Based
Wage Range: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

The Infracon Group of Companies is seeking experienced Finishing Excavator Operators for potential upcoming civil construction, mining, and pipeline maintenance work across Western Canada.

This role is best suited for a skilled operator with strong finishing experience and the ability to complete precise excavation, grading, trenching, back filling, ditching, sloping, and site preparation work in a safe and efficient manner. The successful candidate will be confident working around active construction operations, underground utilities, roadways, pipelines, structures, grades, and other equipment.

Our projects may include road construction, earthworks, drainage, utility installation, pipeline maintenance, mine support work, site development, and civil infrastructure upgrades. We are looking for operators who take pride in quality workmanship, understand the importance of safe production, and can work well with supervisors, surveyors, labourers, truck drivers, pipe crews, and other equipment operators.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced operators who enjoy varied project work and are open to supporting projects in different locations throughout Western Canada.

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently to support civil construction, mining, and pipeline maintenance activities
• Perform finishing work, including precise grading, shaping, sloping, trenching, back filling, ditching, and material placement
• Work to grade using stakes, plans, GPS, laser, or direction from supervisors and survey teams

• Complete detailed excavation around utilities, pipelines, culverts, structures, and active work areas
• Support road construction, drainage improvements, site development, earthworks, and infrastructure projects
• Load trucks, place material, clean up work areas, and support production as required
• Work safely around workers on foot, traffic, other equipment, slopes, excavations, and changing ground conditions

• Complete accurate finishing work to meet project specifications and quality standards
• Perform final shaping, grading, and clean-up of ditches, slopes, subgrades, pads, trenches, and road surfaces
• Read and understand basic grade stakes, markings, drawings, and field direction
• Maintain strong attention to detail when working near utilities, pipelines, structures, or tight work areas
• Identify potential issues with grade, drainage, access, or site conditions and communicate them to supervision
• Support efficient sequencing of work to reduce rework and keep the project moving

• Work closely with supervisors, forepersons, labourers, pipe crews, truck drivers, and other operators
• Support safe and efficient field operations across civil, mining, and pipeline maintenance projects
• Communicate clearly with spotters, ground crews, and other equipment operators
• Assist with general site coordination and practical problem-solving in the field
• Adapt to changing project requirements, site conditions, weather, and work priorities
• Represent the Infracon Group of Companies professionally on project sites

• Complete daily equipment inspections and pre-use checks
• Report equipment deficiencies, damage, maintenance issues, or safety concerns promptly
• Maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and work-ready condition
• Follow proper start-up, shut-down, fueling, and maintenance procedures

• Operate equipment within safe working limits and manufacturer guidelines
• Help identify maintenance needs early to minimize downtime

• Follow all company, client, and project safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, field-level hazard assessments, and site orientations
• Maintain strong situational awareness in active construction, mining, and pipeline…