Equipment Operator

What is the Opportunity?

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Field Services Inc. is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Field Services Inc. is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to help us get there!

Reporting to the site Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for all phases of project execution.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Ability to operate all equipment functions independently and safely.
• Move materials and equipment and perform, trenching, excavation, grading, and compaction activities.
• Capability to complete safe excavations and trenches, understanding the sloping or benching.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving of loads and conduct in response to hand or audio signals from team members.
• Interpret stakes and signage on the land.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Work under stress and with commitment to timelines and deadlines daily.
• Adhering to site specific rules and regulations.
• Protect and promote the interest of this company in all matters and to take actions as required to satisfy such responsibilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain excellent communication between members of the team and clients.
• Constant sitting, driving, and reaching.
• Working extended hours.

Hands on Training and Orientation:

• An introduction to Aecon, our industry, and Utilities work
• All requisite health and safety training
• Valuable job-specific skills training
• Preparing for work on site and job readiness training
• Job placement as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Apprentice

The opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on skills and industry experience.
• Participate in debrief and evaluation sessions.
• Contribute to our best-in-class Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Practices
• Complete client’s site-specific training as required.

What you Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Experience in Distribution Natural Gas Utility installation.
• Class 3 or 5 license considered an asset.
• Aptitude for mechanical application of truck controls and equipment.
• Ability to operate all heavy equipment functions independently and safely.
• A team player, safety-conscious attitude
• Physical strength and stamina
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with managers, peers, and clients.
• Capacity to work in outdoor weather conditions included but not limited to extreme temperatures (heat and cold), rain, sleet, snow, wind, and/or wet/humid conditions.
• CSTS-2020 Certificate
• Ground Disturbance II (Global or Aztec)
• Regular travel outside of Edmonton to project sites may be required on occasion.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screen.