Camp-Based Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator/Dozer)

Portage College; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln County Oilfield Services in the Athabasca region is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for camp-based pipeline projects. You will safely operate Excavators, Dozers, and Sidebooms on active sites and perform daily inspections and maintenance reporting.

Requirements include a valid Class 5 Driver's License, safety tickets (CSO, First Aid, Ground Disturbance II, H2S Alive), and willingness to work out of town on extended rotations in remote outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating Excavators, Dozers, or Sidebooms on pipeline construction or civil earthworks projects.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean Driver's Abstract.
• Must be able and willing to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Willing and able to work out of town on extended shift rotations.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in remote outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Excavators, Dozers, and Sidebooms across project phases.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and routine maintenance reporting.
• Collaborate with ground crews, spotters, and safety monitors to ensure safe excavation and heavy lifting practices.
• Adhere strictly to LCOS health, safety, and environmental policies, standard operating procedures, and site-specific protocols.

Skills

Excavators

Dozers

Sidebooms

Safety tickets

Pre/post trip inspections

Out-of-town work

Physical fitness

Job description

Lincoln County Oilfield Services in the Athabasca region is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for camp-based pipeline projects. You will safely operate Excavators, Dozers, and Sidebooms on active sites and perform daily inspections and maintenance reporting.

Requirements include a valid Class 5 Driver's License, safety tickets (CSO, First Aid, Ground Disturbance II, H2S Alive), and willingness to work out of town on extended rotations in remote outdoor environments.