Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Scope

NACG is seeking Dozer Operators to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

For this role, NACG offers a combined rate of up to $51.29/hour as well as room for growth

Where You'll Be Working

• Site: Suncor
• Schedule: 14x7 12 hour shifts (Paid for 12 hours) Days and nights
• Accommodations: Campnot provided.
• Transportation: Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).
• Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

What's In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $51.29/ hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate various sizes and models of Dozers required to complete assigned work
• Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Previous experience operating and bulk pushing D8-D10 sized Dozer in a mining environment (overburden)
• Previous experience operating with muskeg / soft ground required
• Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred
• Must be able to follow instructions to ensure safe equipment operation
• A safety-first attitude
• Attentive and possess strong listening skills
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset
• Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Summary

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and ability to provide a recent acceptable Driver's Abstract
• Valid CSO or BSO Certification (Energy Safety Canada)
• Silica Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• H2S Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Field Ergonomics (Energy Safety Canada)
• Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
  • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
  • Audiometric Testing
  • Vision Screening
  • Criminal Record Check

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

• Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all