Dozer Operator - Camp Job

grizzlytrek; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

OT opportunities

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Extended health

Vision care

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Training & development

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is seeking a Dozer Operator for our Fort McMurray project. This full-time, long-term role runs on a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation with 12-hour shifts.

You will operate crawler dozers on stripping, road building, and reclamation in the Fort McMurray region. Candidates must have at least 3 years of dozer experience, valid Class 5 license, CSTS, and Standard First Aid. The position offers camp accommodations, travel support, and steady, year-round work with safety-focused

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years crawler dozer experience, preferably D8+ for mine work
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation
• CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09 and Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain before start
• Ability to work a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation on 12 hour shifts
• Able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol test
• Outdoor work in Alberta weather and site safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Operate crawler dozers for stripping, spreading, grading, and reclamation work
• Push and spread overburden to design grade
• Build and maintain haul roads, ramps, laydown areas, berms
• Cut slopes and finish grade to survey stakes or GPS machine control
• Support excavator and shovel faces; keep work areas clean and drained
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and logs
• Winter work including snow clearing and road maintenance
• Communicate by radio with haul trucks and ground crews
• Participate in toolbox talks and risk assessments

Skills

Dozer operation

Safety conscious

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS/machine control

First Aid certification

Job description

Dozer Operator

Fort McMurray, Alberta | Full-Time, Long-Term

Heavy Equipment Operation / Earthworks | Experienced | 14 & 7 Rotation

Position Type

• Position Type Full-Time, Long-Term
• Location Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Schedule 14 days on, 7 days off rotation
• Hours 12 hour shifts, 84 hours per rotation week
• Compensation Competitive, based on experience
• Experience Minimum 3 years operating crawler dozers in mining, heavy civil, or oilfield construction
• Certification Valid Class 5 driver's licence, CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09, Standard First Aid
• Start Date As soon as possible
• Accommodations Camp accommodation and travel confirmed at offer stage, subject to site eligibility

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Dozer Operator to join our valued client's team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This is a full-time, long-term position on a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation, with an immediate start for the right operator.

You will run crawler dozers on stripping, spreading, road building, and reclamation work in the Fort McMurray region. This is steady, year-round work with a defined rotation and a long-term project schedule, not a short-term call out.

What You'll Do

• Operate crawler dozers for stripping, spreading, grading, and reclamation work
• Push and spread overburden, muskeg, sand, and clay to design grade
• Build and maintain haul roads, ramps, laydown areas, and berms
• Cut slopes and finish grade to survey stakes or GPS machine control
• Support excavator and shovel faces and keep working areas clean and drained
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and equipment logs
• Perform winter work including snow clearing, frost stripping, and road maintenance
• Communicate by radio with haul truck, water truck, and ground crews
• Participate in toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and field level risk assessments

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years dozer experience, D8 class or larger preferred for mine work
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation
• CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09 and Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain before start
• Ability to work a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation on 12 hour shifts
• Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test
• Comfortable working outdoors in all Alberta weather conditions
• Strong safety record and willingness to follow all site specific procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Large dozer experience on D10 or D11 class machines
• Experience with GPS or machine control grading systems
• Previous oil sands site experience north of Fort McMurray
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) and regional site orientations already in place
• H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Winter road, ice road, or frost stripping experience

Work Environment

• Active industrial and mine site environment with continuous heavy equipment traffic
• Outdoor work in extreme cold, heat, dust, and variable ground conditions
• Full personal protective equipment required at all times, including fire retardant clothing
• Site access requires pre-access testing and site specific orientation

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
• Ongoing training and career development support

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