Heavy Equipment Operator (Grader) (Fort Hills)

North American Construction Group Inc.Fort McMurray, AB
CA$45 - CA$52Onsite

About The Position

NACG is seeking a Grader Operator 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 $52.29/hour as well as room for growth! The site is Fort Hills, and the schedule is 14 x 7, with 12-hour paid days. This involves 7 days on, 7 nights on, followed by 7 days off. Camp accommodation is provided, and transportation includes flights from Edmonton or Calgary, and bussing from Fort McMurray to site. Successful candidates will become members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience on graders preferably 16 ft or larger
  • Must be able to read grade stakes and be familiar with GPS.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable drivers 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
  • Haul Road Maintenance experience an asset
  • Minimum one year experience in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment preferred

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

  • Up to a combined rate of pay of $52.29/ hour
  • Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
  • 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
  • Camp accommodation is provided
  • Flights provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary
  • Bussing provided to and from Fort McMurray to site
  • GRRSP Matching
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