Mainline Excavator Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

KLS Earthworks & Environmental is seeking experienced and safety-focused Underground Utilities Excavator Operators to join our growing team. If you have a strong background in excavating around existing utilities and want to work on a variety of exciting projects, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience working around existing utilities

Mainline excavation experience considered an asset

Experience operating other equipment is an asset

Skilled in digging around all types of utility lines, properly exposing them, debris removal, trenching, and excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables

Proficient in interpreting grade stakes and utility locates

Experience operating hydraulic attachments (hoe pack, breaker, wrist bucket, drum cutter)

Requirements

Valid Drivers License

Able to work weekdays, weekends, overtime, night shifts, and out-of-town projects as required

Strong safety-first mindset with excellent communication skills to ensure a safe work environment for the entire crew

Able to complete pre-start equipment inspections, checklists, and personal FLHA documents correctly

Must reside in Calgary or surrounding areas

Why Join KLS?

At KLS, weve been a trusted leader in excavation, earthworks, and environmental construction since 1990. Our family-founded, Calgary-based company prides itself on providing innovative, cost-saving solutions to construction and remediation projects across Western Canada.

We offer :

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for advancement
• A team-first culture where safety and quality are always the top priority

Our Core Values

At KLS, we are guided by four core values that shape everything we do :

Help First We support each other and our clients to ensure collective success.

Hungry Were driven, ambitious, and always striving to improve.

Willing to Learn We embrace new challenges and believe growth comes from continuous learning.

Committed We take pride in our work and are dedicated to delivering quality and safety every step of the way.

If these values resonate with you, wed love to hear from you!