Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator – Trail & Civil Construction (Out of Town) General Contracting Services Inc. | Northern/Central Alberta

GCS is hiring an experienced Equipment Operator to join our field crew for trail and civil construction work in remote Alberta locations. This is an out-of-town position with work running through summer 2026.

The Work Primary machine is a compact/mini excavator. Work includes trail construction in rugged, forested terrain — cut and fill, rock placement, drainage work, and general site prep. Expect tight, technical operating in areas with limited access. Some hand work alongside the crew is part of the job.

Requirements

• Proven experience operating a compact or mini excavator, preferably in difficult or remote terrain


• Ability to work to grade and trail construction tolerances


• Experience with other misc. light equipment an asset (plate compactor, skid steer, etc.)


• Valid Class 5 driver's license minimum, Clean drivers abstract


• Ground Disturbance II


• Standard safety tickets (WHMIS, First Aid) an asset


• Physically fit — this is a hands-on crew


• Must be willing to work out of town for extended periods

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience


• Living out allowance (LOA) for all out-of-town assignments


• Consistent work across multiple projects