Dozer Operator - Local To Fort McMurray

Grizzlytrek Group • Fort McMurray, AB

6d • CA$38 - CA$48 • Onsite

About The Position

GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Dozer Operator to join our valued client's team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This is a full-time, long-term position on a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation, with an immediate start for the right operator. You will run crawler dozers on stripping, spreading, road building, and reclamation work in the Fort McMurray region. This is steady, year-round work with a defined rotation and a long-term project schedule, not a short-term call out.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years dozer experience, D8 class or larger preferred for mine work
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation
• CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09 and Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain before start
• Ability to work a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation on 12 hour shifts
• Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test
• Comfortable working outdoors in all Alberta weather conditions
• Strong safety record and willingness to follow all site specific procedures

Nice To Haves

• Large dozer experience on D10 or D11 class machines
• Experience with GPS or machine control grading systems
• Previous oil sands site experience north of Fort McMurray
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) and regional site orientations already in place
• H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Winter road, ice road, or frost stripping experience

Responsibilities

• Operate crawler dozers for stripping, spreading, grading, and reclamation work
• Push and spread overburden, muskeg, sand, and clay to design grade
• Build and maintain haul roads, ramps, laydown areas, and berms
• Cut slopes and finish grade to survey stakes or GPS machine control
• Support excavator and shovel faces and keep working areas clean and drained
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and equipment logs
• Perform winter work including snow clearing, frost stripping, and road maintenance
• Communicate by radio with haul truck, water truck, and ground crews
• Participate in toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and field level risk assessments

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
• Ongoing training and career development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed