Excavator Operator

Full-Time Onsite, 6-week project. possibly leading to Part-Time / Casual – As Needed

Looking for an excavator Operator for a new Service Line. The upcoming contract job is to provide mix-off support on a drilling well site for shale/solids. 3 wells, approx. 15 days each. Accomadation will be provided onsite. Start date June 3 or later. 12-hr. shifts (typically 6-6)

At completion of project, casual contracts may ensue. <see below>

Applicant Assets for position(s): 1A/3A license. Experience on oil & gas drilling sites. Experience doing mix-off services with excavator.


Yurex is a Heavy Equipment division of Chinook Environmental Services Ltd. The fleet includes, but is not limited to:

Volvo EC160EL Excavator, with Dig/finish bucket, Pallet grapple forks | International Gravel Truck (Tandem) | Flat-Deck (Electric Brakes) | Skid Steer & attachments | 110HP Tractor | 3PTH attachments | Dump Trailer | Misc.

Our goal is to provide Excavation services such as:

Dugout Construction | Farm Yard Cleanups | Reclamation/Remediation

Wellsite Mix-off | Material Hauling | Mat delivery & Placements

Site Preparation | Basement Digging | Misc.

The jobs will be as-available and CASUAL. In other words, part-time, as they arise, and dependant on availability of operator(s) and equipment.

Location is generally around Central Alberta (Based out of red Deer). However, some onsite work for wellsites (mix-off) may arise [these are usually 5-10 days and maybe up to 20 days at a time, often working in 12-hr. shifts]. The job scope, time, and compensation will be discussed prior to any job being undertaken and/or assigned.

If you can work independantly and are well-versed with equipment, please contact us for consideration! Previous experience with any of the equipment/jobs as above, Class 1A or 3A is great asset. This job is ideal for a part-time or semi-retired or retired individual, but we may have jobs arise with more full-time positions. Send in an application, and let’s chat!


Please apply to: mgolay@chinook.com subject: YUREX_OP 2026