Tandem Water Truck Operator
About The Position
NACG is seeking a Tandem Water Truck Operator to join their remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This role offers a combined rate of up to $45.60/hour and opportunities for growth. The position is located at the Fort Hills site with a schedule of 14 days on and 7 days off, rotating between day and night shifts. Camp accommodation and transportation from Edmonton, Calgary, or Fort McMurray are provided. Overtime is paid 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 of 1 year experience working as a Water Truck Operator
- Minimum one year experience in mining atmosphere
- Class 1, or Class 3 or Q endorsement for air brakes
- A safety-first attitude
- Attentive and possess strong listening skills
- Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
- Valid CSO or BSO
- Silica Awareness
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
- Hydroden Sulphide
- OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with trash pumps and wiggle wagons will be an asset.
- High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Operate Tandem Water 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 tasks and as tasks change.
- Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of 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 $45.60/ 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
- Camp accommodation is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
