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Mainline Excavator - Fort McMurray

CompanySureway Construction Group
LocationFort McMurray
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 4, 2026
About The Company
As one of Alberta’s largest corporations as ranked (#110) in the most recent issue of Alberta Venture Magazine, we bring over 40 years of Alberta experience, diversity, financial strength, a strong project management and estimating team and one of the largest construction equipment fleets available in Alberta. As a civil general contractor, today Sureway has the capabilities to execute both small and large Greenfield & Brownfield capital and sustaining projects utilizing either a unit price, time & materials, negotiated, LS or EPC commercial strategy. Sureway, established in 1973 by founder and President, Dennis O’Rourke, is one of Alberta’s largest privately owned civil construction general contractors, and currently operates as Sureway Construction Management Ltd., IGL Canada Ltd., Sureway Industrial Inc., Sureway Trucking Inc., Sil Industrial Minerals and Yellowhead Aggregates. With its financial backing, a worldwide network of material suppliers and Alberta construction experience, Sureway has expertise and operational knowledge, over 500 pieces of heavy equipment, and experienced management, supervisory, safety and environmental teams. Sureway is involved with design, construction and management of $400 M in civil projects annually, specifically urban land , highways & interchanges, and Greenfield and Brownfield industrial plant site development, roads, utilities & offsites, and has a reputation of delivering projects on time and on budget.
About the Role

Overview

Excavator Operator – Mainline – Fort McMurray

 

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

 

Work Local – Work Sureway

 

 

Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location: Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

 

**Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided**

Travel to and from Fort McMurray is required and is the responsibility of the candidate.

 

Requirements:   

  • Personal Reliable Vehicle
  • CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Pre-employment:

  • Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
  • Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

 

Mainline Excavator Operator Responsibilities:

  • Work with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of laying pipe on line and grade.
  • Ensure trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade.
  • Be aware of proper rigging of pipe, manhole barrels, etc. and ensure safe work procedures are followed during the lowering of materials into the excavation.
  • Operate excavator in close proximity to ground personnel and other equipment.
  • Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
  • This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

 Mainline Excavator Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Mainline Hoe operator.
  • Must have experience in water/sewer installations, subdivision servicing, roadway construction and urban renewal projects

 

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.

 

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Key Skills
Excavator operationMainline excavationPipe installationTrenchingRiggingSafety complianceWater and sewer installationSubdivision servicingRoadway constructionUrban renewal
Categories
ConstructionTradesEnergy
Benefits
BenefitsRRSP matchingTFSA matchingDaily allowances
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The operator will perform excavation and installation of pipes while ensuring trenches meet grade and depth requirements. They are responsible for safe rigging procedures and operating machinery in close proximity to ground personnel.
📋Job Type
temporary
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
367
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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