Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities

RAHCAR Power Corp. provides utility infrastructure solutions to development and utility companies. From building and maintaining overhead and underground powerline distributions to transmission systems and shallow utilities, we are the efficient, reliable, and safe utility contractor for Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.

We believe our success comes from appreciating, supporting, and empowering our employees. We are currently recruiting for one highly-motivated individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator, based out of Calgary Alberta, to assist in the installation of shallow utilities (power, gas, communications) in new residential subdivision developments.

Responsibilities for this position include:

- Operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

- Heavy Equipment operation will primarily be on trackhoe excavators.

- Performing daily safety and maintenance checks.

- Complete routine fueling and maintenance.

- Practicing workplace safety.

- Ensuring heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.

- Advising the Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repair.

- Assisting qualified utility workers as required.

Requirements / Preferred Qualifications:

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating excavation equipment. The majority of this role will be trenching.

- Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

- Ability to understand and effectively execute verbal and written directions.

- Adheres to company Health, Safety, & Environmental reporting and standard assessments.

- Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license (class 1 or 3 is an asset).

- Ability to interpret survey staking and construction drawings is an asset.

- Knowledge in basic repairs considered an asset.

- Safety conscious.

- Detail orientated.

- Good organization and communication skills.

- Must be living in Calgary area or willing to relocate prior to starting position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

Experience:

- Excavator Trenching: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person