Mainline Excavator Operators

At Golderado, the work we do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day.

Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.

We are seeking an experienced Mainline Excavator Operator to join our underground utilities construction team. This role is responsible for excavating and maintaining the primary (mainline) trench for water, sewer, or pipeline installation, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and to project specifications.

This is a key production role, working closely with pipe layers, foremen, and support operators to maintain efficient workflow and high-quality installation.

At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.

The Mainline Excavator Operator is critical to project success-accuracy in trenching directly impacts installation quality, safety, and overall productivity.

• Hours:
  Project dependent
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on various schedules.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

• Excavate mainline trenches to specified depth, width, grade, and alignment
• Perform trenching for water, sewer, storm, or pipeline infrastructure
• Excavate bell holes and tie-in areas as required for installation
• Support installation of underground utilities, ensuring trench conditions are ready for pipe placement
• Work closely with pipe layers and crews to maintain safe and efficient production
• Assist with placing and positioning materials where required
• Prepare trench for proper bedding placement and grading prior to installation
• Assist with back filling operations and maintain trench integrity
• Complete rough grading as required to support downstream work
• Safely locate and expose existing utilities (day lighting) prior to excavation
• Operate with caution in congested areas or around live services
• Maintain clear communication with ground crew using hand signals and/or radios
• Ensure safe operation around personnel and equipment, maintaining exclusion zones
• Monitor ground conditions and stop work if unsafe conditions arise (e.g., sloughing, water accumulation)
• Follow all company safety policies and site-specific procedures
• Operate excavators (typically 30-50 ton class) safely and efficiently
• Conduct daily inspections and basic maintenance of equipment
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Execute high volume production.
• Fine grading and finishing.
• When required, assist other operators, labourers, and trades.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks for equipment.

• A minimum of 3-5 years as a mainline operator or equivalent experience is required.
• Proven experience in:
  • Water and Sewer installation
  • Pipeline or heavy civil trenching
• Strong ability to read grade and follow specifications or survey stakes
• Experience working around existing utilities and underground services
• Valid safety tickets (Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015) are required.
• A valid…