Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck) (Kearl)

North American Construction Group Inc. • Fort McMurray, AB

8h • CA$54 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

NACG is seeking HAUL TRUCK OPERATORS to join their remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is an opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region. NACG offers a combined rate of up to $53.66/hour as well as room for growth. The work site is Kearl, with a schedule of 14 x 14, 12-hour days (paid lunch). Accommodations and transportation (flights from Edmonton or Calgary, bussing from Fort McMurray) are provided. There are currently blended rates with no overtime at Kearl. Successful candidates will become members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience running a rigid frame haul truck ranging in size from 100-ton to 400-ton and 60T articulating ultra-class haul trucks; including mechanical (Caterpillar) or electric (Komatsu) style trucks
• Minimum one year experience in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable drivers abstract (pulled within 30 days)
• Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written
• CSO Certification
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness or Energy Safety Canada Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness)
• Must be clean shaven or ensure facial hair and jewelry does not affect the fit of respiratory protective equipment (required at select sites)

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Operate rigid frame haul trucks ranging from 100-ton to 400-ton and 60T articulating ultra-class trucks in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment
• 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 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 repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Benefits

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $53.66/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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED