Excavator Operator
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor, Maintenance Worker
We are currently recruiting experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing team.
What we offer:
- $35 - $42 per hour, based on experience
- Long-term employment for qualified individuals
General
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work safely in a mining or civil construction environment following company procedures and policies
- Daily 360 inspection of all equipment for operational and safety checks and advise if repair is required
- Pre-inspection of equipment includes checking all fluid level and ensuring they are topped up as needed
- Accurately complete all work reports and maintenance logs as required
- Follow equipment maintenance schedule and advise if repair is required
- Regularly perform safety inspection of equipment and tools
- Support operations through manual labour, including shoveling, operating powered equipment, loading and unloading of miscellaneous supplies and equipment, light maintenance, and other duties as needed
Requirements:
- Ability to complete mandatory internet-based Orientation and Indoctrination training and certification
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence and ability to provide a clean Drivers Abstract
- Operate safely with care and attention to the equipment, the jobsite and the crew
- 3 plus years’ experience operating a CAT Excavator
- Familiar with Field Level Hazard Assessment
- Willingness to step out of the cab and perform labour tasks if and when required
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs
- Strict attention and compliance with equipment cleanliness, maintenance and completing logs
- Experience on other equipment such as dozers is an asset
- Mining experience an asset
- Reliable transportation
Location: This position is based out of the Kamloops / Thompson area of British Columbia. This is not a camp position.
Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% indigenous owned company and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
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