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Infracon is a full-service civil construction & industrial services group with job sites all over Western Canada. We are seeking an experienced Main Line/ Finishing Excavator Operator to join our team. Reporting to the General Superintendent and Project-specific Managers, this position will initially be assigned to work on the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Project in Williams Lake, BC.
We are looking for candidates that have a demonstrated commitment to safety with construction experience in heavy civil pipe installations in an industrial or municipal setting combined with fundamental knowledge of best practices and planning for installation sequencing.
Responsibilities:

• Be a safety leader and prioritize safety of yourself and others in all aspects of the job
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of project specifications in order to plan procedures for pipe installations sequencing
• Take direction from pipe foreman
• Read plan, survey grade sheets, and grade stakes
• Practices workplace safety and enforce company safety regulations and policies
• Inspects work to ensure that all specifications are met
• Work as a team with equipment operator and pipe crew
• Other duties and responsibilities to ensure the success of the company and it’s projects.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate has 5 years construction experience in a heavy civil pipe installation role in a municipal or industrial setting
• Must be capable of working in trenches, excavations and manholes
• Experience and understanding of the technical nature of each project type (water, sewer, storm, hydro)
• Extensive knowledge of MMCD and other related standards
• Able to understand blueprints to determine locations and formation of pipe
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Commitment to being a safety leader

Safety Requirements:

• Valid non-restricted driver’s license and clean driver abstract
• Required safety certifications: Occupational First Aid level 1 and Site Ready BC (CSTS)
• Corporate Orientations and WHIMIS 2015 provided
• Drug and Alcohol testing, as required
• Confined space certification or experience working in confined space is considered an asset
• Basic PPE to be supplied by the worker are boots, hardhat and glasses. Infracon will provide any specialized PPE.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: This position will be based at project sites outdoors with exposure to elements such as very cold temperatures, very hot temperatures, wind, flying dust and slipping hazards. The position may require the employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, reach and kneel.
Compensation: Infracon offers great benefits, ongoing training, growth opportunities, and a culture built on determination, teamwork, and integrity. Project specific compensation including LOA may be provided as applicable.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $34.00-$38.00 per hour
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person