Excavator Operator

• Perform various manual labour tasks related to telecommunication construction
• Understand and adhere to all Health & Safety Rules established by Company and Legislation
• Use rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to assist in loading, unloading materials and tools
• Work at heights and in confined spaces and must regularly carry/climb/descend ladders
• Operate various hand tools
• Operate battery/gas powered or pneumatic equipment, such as a chainsaw
• Operate excavating equipment, as well as boats, snowmobiles, and ATVs to reach undeveloped sites and adapt to necessary terrain
• Set up materials on site to make them available to Line Technicians
• Concrete/masonry work, rough carpentry, landscaping, tree trimming, as required
• Follow equipment maintenance schedule and advise if repair is required
• Assist with road safety patrolling on site
• Complete accurately all work reports with company provided devices
• Regularly perform Health & Safety inspection of equipment and tools
• Report on work/milestones and delays to the Foreman and/or Team Leader
• Communicate with co-workers regularly to ensure job is set up, materials are on site, and site is dismantled as needed
• Complete all forms (i.e. time reports, safety assessments, driver logs) accurately and on time
• Strive to meet or exceed our Customer’s standards
• Maintain clean and safe work sites and vehicles
• Read and interpret plans or diagrams to meet the required specifications of scope of work
• Maintain company assets (i.e. tools, equipment, vehicles, etc.) diligently and prevent negligent loss, theft, or damage
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or crew leader
• Perform other tasks related to this function

• Valid DZ driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Willingness to work out of town, overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs
• Proficient in English (written and verbal)
• Must pass a criminal record check
• General civil construction knowledge
• Ability to read and understand work orders and blueprints
• Operating excavating equipment (e.g. backhoe, excavator, cable trencher/plow)
• Operating a bucket truck/digger derrick pole truck
• Telecommunications infrastructure knowledge
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, as well as rural, isolated, and wilderness locations
• Ability to work with professionalism, interact politely with customers and the public, and demonstrate excellent work ethic
• Ability to work continually in a physically demanding atmosphere, must be able to frequently lift and carry 60+ lbs
• Ability to operate various equipment in a safe manner
• Must be a self-disciplined, motivated, organized, and a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks
• Support a safe, friendly, unified, equitable, and non-discriminatory workplace

Handling and installing fibre optic and copper cables

• 50% employer paid comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, vision, insurance)
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee Referral Program Bonus
• Company-Matched RRSP
• Company social events
• Additional benefits available