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Excavator Operator

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Job Description - Excavator Operator

Who We Are
OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a proudly 100% Canadian, privately held, employee-owned fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada, with the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets since 2009.
The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization “where people matter”. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People and Doing the Job Right”.

The Role
We are currently recruiting for Excavator Operators who are local to the Edmonton / Fort Saskatchewan area. Previous experience is a must for this role. You will be working Monday to Friday, 10 hours per day Monday to Thursday and 8 hours per day on Friday.


Compensation/Benefits
•    Wages range based on experience
•    Overtime at 1.5 x after 8 hours per day
•    10% vacation and stat pay on all regular hours worked
•    Benefits 50/50 split after 90 days with the company



Responsibilities and Duties
  • Ability to safety operate heavy equipment 
  • Work cooperatively with crew to accomplish tasks
  • Consistently monitor and maintain compliance with safety policies procedures and regulations
  • Ensure a safe team environment
  • Perform daily routine maintenance on machine including lubrication and monitor needed repairs/service requirements
  • Operate equipment while maintaining proper awareness of surroundings
  • Understand and complete pre and post safety checks
  • Compliance with all safety regulations
  • Various other duties assigned
The Project
Dow Chemical Canada is taking initiatives to increase production capacity and reduce carbon emissions as part of its sustainability goals. In this context, Dow has initiated the FS PATH2ZERO Program to decarbonize and grow production ~3MM mta of low to zero carbon emissions C2 derivatives at its Fort Saskatchewan facilities in Canada. The overall program includes an ethylene plant, derivative plants (five world scale polyethylene units) and their associated decarbonization scope. These assets are targeted to startup in the latter half of 2027 for the Program
Phase 1 and in 2029 for the Program Phase 2. This contract for OCL would be the early works and block grading preparation for the construction of the new units as highlighted below:

● Civil Site prep for the multiple blocks (stripping/grading)
● Final grading/aggregate and paving placement 
● Site improvement; stormwater ditching and pond upgrades, parking lot expansions
● Railway crossings
● Underground piping & utilities 
● Electrical tie ins and undergrounds and grounding
● High mast lighting foundations and install
● Minor concrete works

Qualifications
  • 3+ years previous experience operating an excavator in an industrial construction setting
  • Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Strong communication skills
  • Valid Ground Disturbance ticket
  • Familiarity with GPS and other tracking devices
  • Drivers license with a clean drivers abstract
  • Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and procedures
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test


Our Culture
Our employees would describe the work environment as team based, fast paced and entrepreneurial. We believe in hiring A Players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed. These types of people thrive in environments with minimal guidance because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions. Turning around profitable, safe projects for our clients is key to everything we do. Our office has a casual blue collar vibe and we encourage a healthy work/life balance which means we are performance based and not about punching the clock.

 



OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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