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Loader Operator (Underground Utilities Team)


Company : Kichton Contracting Ltd]


Location : Edmonton, Alberta


Created : 2025-08-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Position: Water and Sewer Loader Operator** **Location: Sites located in and around Edmonton, reporting into our Acheson office** **Type: Hourly** **About Us:** Kichton Contracting is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. Kichton Contracting Ltd (KCL) has been in business since 1963 and is based out of Acheson, Alberta, Canada. KCL is classified as a medium-sized civil earthworks contractor. Our work ranges from residential earthworks, commercial site development, to industrial projects. Our services include grading design for all types of new commercial and industrial sites along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development. **Roles and Responsibilities:** Use loader with bucket, forks and snout confidently, while working in close proximity to other equipment Confidently move loader in congested areas Comfortable working in fast paced environments Monitoring and communicating material quantities and informing supervisor when aggregates may need to be restocked Perform pre & post-trip equipment inspection following standardized checklist as well as performing basic machine maintenance Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Kichton Contracting Ltd.s safe work practices, policies, procedures and local legislative requirements Identify all hazards and potential hazards to site supervision Report all incidents, near misses and equipment damage to site supervision Out-of-town work may be available **Qualifications and Competencies** Must be 18 years of age Minimum 2 years previous experience working in civil construction as a Loader Operator Strong teamwork skills and positive attitude Excellent communication skills Valid Class 5 drivers license and reliable transportation Valid CSTS2020 certification (free online course through ACSA) Valid First Aid and Ground Disturbance II certification would be an asset **Work Schedule:** Monday to Saturday 1012-hour shifts per day Overtime if required **Equity & Inclusion:** Kichton is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, creed, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, military service, medical condition, physical or mental disability, and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal and provincial Human Rights legislation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Job Type: Full-time Additional pay: * Overtime pay Benefits: * Casual dress * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * RRSP match * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: * Loader operation: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: * Class 5 Licence (required) Work Location: In person