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Job Title


Seeking Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators


Company : Westcore Contracting Inc.]


Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta


Created : 2025-10-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Job Description** **Build Alberta with Westcore Contracting** Ready to join a team that doesnt just move dirtwe shape Alberta''s landscape with pride, precision, and purpose? At Westcore Contracting Inc., were a multi-generational, family-owned business deeply rooted in Albertas civil construction industry. Specializing in earthworks, remediation, reclamation, road building, and site development throughout North East Alberta, we''re expanding our skilled team. We are currently hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for local and camp-based projects in North East Alberta, including but not limited to experienced: - Dozer Operators - Excavator Operators - Grader Operators - Rock Truck Operators - Loader Operators - Packer Operators If you take pride in exceptional workmanship, excel in dynamic environments, and prioritize safety, we want you on our team. **Why Work with Westcore?** - **Competitive Pay:** Strong hourly rates with paid overtime. - **Consistent Employment:** Year-round work opportunities. - **Team-Oriented Culture:** Safety-focused, family-run company where teamwork matters. - **Career Advancement:** Internal growth opportunitiesmany supervisors began as operators. **Responsibilities:** - Safely operate equipment such as dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks, loaders, or packers. - Conduct excavation, grading, earthmoving, trenching, backfilling, stockpiling, and compaction tasks. - Participate in lease construction, road building, pad preparation, and reclamation projects. - Accurately follow grade plans, site stakes, and GPS coordinates. - Support ground crews and assist in basic labour activities as necessary. - Perform routine equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and report mechanical issues promptly. - Adhere strictly to Westcore''s safety procedures, field-level hazard assessments (FLHAs), and PPE guidelines. **Qualifications:** - Minimum 2 years of direct experience operating heavy equipment in civil construction, mining, or oilfield environments. - Skilled in varied terrain, including muskeg, winter conditions, soft ground, and steep slopes. - Competent with detailed finish grading, trimming, and precise earthmoving operations. - Ability to interpret and apply grade plans accurately. - Safety-focused, reliable, and able to perform independently in variable conditions. **Minimum Requirements:** - Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence (clean abstract preferred). - Safety certifications: CSTS 2020 (or CSO), First Aid, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance Level II. - Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and fit-to-work testing. - Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for 1012-hour shifts. - Must provide your own CSA-approved 6'' steel-toe work boots. **Ready to Apply?** Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. At Westcore Contracting, we don''t just offer jobswe build careers. Join our team today. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $30.00 per hour Work Location: In person