Hydraulic Excavator Operator – Underground Sewer & Water Construction

TerraBurst is a specialized underground infrastructure contractor providing sewer and water replacement and rehabilitation services throughout Calgary and surrounding communities. We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Excavator Operator – Underground Sewer & Water Construction. This is a hands-on position specifically focused on operating CAT 305 and CAT 308 hydraulic excavators for underground sewer and water construction. This is not a general heavy-equipment operator position. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience operating similar-sized hydraulic excavators and performing precise excavation around live underground utilities and existing infrastructure. **Responsibilities** * Operate CAT 305 and CAT 308 excavators for underground sewer and water construction. * Perform precise excavation and trenching for sewer and water service replacements. * Safely excavate around live underground utilities, including gas, electrical, telecommunications, sewer and water infrastructure. * Perform controlled excavation in restricted residential and commercial work areas where accuracy and careful machine operation are required. * Perform trenching, backfilling, sloping and banking using the excavator. * Read and interpret utility locates, maps, drawings and project specifications to determine excavation requirements. * Coordinate excavation activities with ground personnel and spotters. * Conduct pre-operational inspections and identify equipment deficiencies. * Clean, lubricate and refuel excavators and perform minor equipment maintenance where appropriate. * Participate in site-specific hazard assessments and identify hazards associated with excavation and underground utilities. * Maintain safe working conditions around excavations, live utilities, structures, crew members and the public. * Provide day-to-day direction to crew members when assigned as a working foreman while continuing to actively operate the excavator. * Communicate site conditions, utility conflicts, safety concerns and project progress to field management. **Required Experience & Qualifications** * Secondary school graduation certificate. * Minimum of 3 years of professional hydraulic excavator operating experience. * Demonstrated professional experience operating hydraulic excavators. * Experience operating hydraulic excavators comparable in size and operating characteristics to CAT 305 and CAT 308 machines. * Demonstrated experience performing excavation for underground sewer and/or water infrastructure is required. * Experience safely excavating around live underground utilities is required. * Experience performing precision excavation in restricted or congested work areas. * Experience with trenching, backfilling, sloping and banking. Ability to read and interpret utility locates, plans, drawings, maps and specifications. * Strong knowledge of excavation and underground utility safety practices. * Ability to coordinate effectively with ground personnel an