Kichton Careers - Come Join Our Family
Wheeled Excavator Operator
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada .
full-time . April 2, 2026
Description
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 Underground infrastructure contractor. Our work ranges from residential utilities, commercial site development, to industrial projects, as well as neighborhood rehab projects. Our services include Water, Sewer and Drainage for all types of new commercial and industrial sites, along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Operate wheeled excavator equipment as it applies to loading trucks, rough grading, detail excavation, trenching, ditching, sloping, and banking, material handling, and stock piling
- Able to use a laser and read grade stakes
- Perform pre & post-trip equipment inspection following the standardized checklist, as well as performing basic machine maintenance
- safely perform work 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 the 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 Wheeled Excavator Operator
- Strong teamwork skills and positive attitude
- Valid Class 5 driver’s 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
● 10-12 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.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- wheeled excavator: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Compensation
$27.00 - $40.00 per hour