Heavy Equipment Operator (Finish Grader)(Fort Hills)
About The Position
NACG is seeking Finish 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 $54.86/hour as well as room for growth! The site is Fort Hills, and the schedule is 14 x 7, with hour days (paid for 12 hours). This involves 14 days on, 7 off, followed by 14 nights on, 7 off. Camp accommodation is provided, and flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing is provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation). Overtime is provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week. Successful candidates will become members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience on 16H or larger in a mining environment.
- Must have experience with road building, be able to read stakes, use GPS systems, and shape slopes.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable driver's abstract (pulled within 30 days)
- Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written
Nice To Haves
- Experience on M series graders considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Operate articulating motor graders ranging in size from 16 to 24 ft blade in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment to maintain roadways and loading & dump areas (model types can include but are not limited to Caterpillar and John Deere)
- Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed; use GPS equipment
- Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
- Complete field level risk / hazard assessments prior to task and as task changes
- Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of equipment
- Interact with light vehicles, hauling, loading, and dumping equipment
- Follow mine driving rules
- Interact with other contractor and client equipment
- Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards, and procedures
- Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including all required PPE
- Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
- Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
- Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately
Benefits
- Combined rate of pay of up to $54.86/ 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
- Room for growth and future advancements
- Camp accommodation is provided
- Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary
- Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
