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**Are you a dedicated, passionate professional looking to grow your career with a company long-term? Join** **Hall Shoring and Foundations** **as a** **Heavy Equipment Operator****!** **Role Summary:** Operators are responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment such as excavators, loaders, and skid steers to support drilling and foundation operations. They play a key role in site organization, spoil management, and material movement while maintaining high standards of safety and productivity. Operators are expected to work collaboratively with the drilling and labour crews, follow direction from site supervision, and ensure equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Halls safety expectations. **Core Responsibilities:** - Operate excavators, loaders, and skid steers to support drilling, excavation, spoil management, and material handling. - Perform daily equipment inspections, lubrication, and maintenance checks; report defects or damage immediately to the Foreman. - Assist with site preparation, backfill, grading, and clean-up. - Load and unload materials safely using appropriate rigging and signaling practices. - Maintain awareness of ground personnel and equipment while operating; use designated spotters when required. - Ensure safe distances from overhead and underground utilities. - Collaborate closely with drill rig operators, pump operators, and ground personnel to maintain site efficiency. - Assist with installation and removal of drilling pads, mats, and laydown areas. - Understand and follow lift capacity charts, load stability, and machine limitations. - Keep cabs and work areas clean and organized at the end of each shift. - Complete daily hazard assessments and participate in toolbox and coordination meetings. - Support overall site safety and contribute to maintaining a positive, productive work environment. **Technical Skills:** - Competent in the operation of excavators, loaders, and skid steers in various ground conditions. - Able to perform routine maintenance, refueling, and inspection tasks on equipment. - Understands basic rigging and hoisting principles when assisting with lifts or material placement. - Familiar with working around drilling and pumping operations. - Understands site layout, slope stability, and excavation best practices. - Ability to read and interpret site drawings, grade stakes, and basic project instructions. - Demonstrates strong spatial awareness and understanding of blind spots while operating near other equipment or personnel. **Interpersonal Skills:** - Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to coordinate effectively with operators, labourers, and supervisors. - Displays a positive attitude and commitment to safety and efficiency. - Shows initiative and professionalism in maintaining equipment and supporting the crew. - Contributes to a culture of learning by sharing experience and assisting new or less experienced workers when appropriate. - Dependable, adaptable, and focused on achieving daily production goals. **Qualifications:** - Years of experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years operating excavator, loader, or skid steer in a construction environment. - Education: High School or Equivalent. - Considered an asset: - Ground Disturbance Level 2 - Rigging - Fall Protection - First Aid - Physical fitness for high-intensity tasks - Lift up to 50 lbs - This role includes tasks requiring respiratory protection. Employees must be clean-shaven and fit-tested for or full non-powered respirators, as per Provincial OHS Regulations and Hall OHS Policy. - Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as necessary to meet project deadlines. **You can expect these great benefits:** - Competitive compensation packages - Extended health benefits - RRSP matching program to help you plan for your future - Team building and social events - Training, development and mentorship opportunities - Opportunity to advance in your career - Work-life balance - A great culture where we truly value our employees - Only residents in the Edmonton, Alberta will be considered **About****Hall Shoring & Foundations****:** Hall Shoring & Foundations are the experts in the foundation drilling and shoring industry. With considerable experience in local, national and international markets, we can provide a wide range of techniques for shoring solutions, deep foundations and ground improvement. Using a collaborative approach, we can provide economical, efficient and innovative solutions using the latest technology and design. We deliver projects on time while maintaining an exceptional safety program. In order to best serve our clients requirements, we are fully prepared to operate as independent shoring and foundations contractor or to offer a complete service package of excavation and shoring, foundations and civils through our in-house group. Some of the services we provide are: conventional drilling, CFA piling, displacement piling, micro-piles anchors and more. **Does this sound like the opportunity for you?****Apply today with your** **resume****today!**