Excavating Machine Operator
Job detail
Job posting advertised
excavating machine operator Verified
Posted on January 14, 2026 by Employer detailsDryland Excavating Ltd.
Job details
- LocationSurrey, BCV3S 1T6
- Work locationOn site
- Salary36.50 hourly / 30 hours per week
- Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
- SourceJob Bank #3474111
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls
- Use Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) controls pattern
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight
- Operate computer controlled equipment
- Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Complete onboard and other logs
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Prepare accident reports
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate hydraulic pumping systems
Benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit