Dozer Operator- Project-Syncrude Aurora

Fort McKay Group of Companies LP; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Competitive wages

Safe working conditions

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator- Dozer Operator to support the Project Team Lead and General Foreman on the Syncrude Aurora site north of Fort McMurray, AB. This is a safety-sensitive, temporary project-based role requiring pre-employment testing and adherence to site policies.

The position runs a 14 days on, 7 days off schedule with 11.5 hour days or nights; overtime applies after 8 hours daily or 44 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a 3-year driving record is required.
• 3+ years of dozer operation on a construction site is preferred.
• CSTS and OSSA, or CSO certification is required.
• English reading, writing and speaking ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the dozer safely to meet deadlines.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and around-vehicle inspections.
• Control blade height and angle as specified in work scope.
• Work near other equipment and personnel, maintaining safe clearances.
• Report maintenance needs and follow site policies.

Skills

Dozer operation experience

Driver's license (Class 5)

Driver's abstract (3 years)

Safety certifications (CSTS/OSSA/CSO)

English language skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Project Team Lead, the Heavy Equipment Operator- Dozer Operator is responsible for assisting the ProjectTeam Lead and General Foreman with accomplishing the project goals and day-to-day objectives and to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of the Fort McKay Group of Companies LP.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

Key Focuses:

• Operate and maintain the dozer in a safe and efficient manner as required to meet specified operational deadlines
• Operate controls to properly regulate height and angle of the blade
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and walk around inspection prior to operating the equipment
• Operate the dozer on surfaces to raise or lower terrain either as specified in the scope of work; reclamation; ditching, sloping, levelling, ripping, pushing piles, rough to final grading, clean up support for soil, rock or other debris.
• Operate dozer proficiently in close proximity to other vehicles, ground personnel, and utilities
• Maintain equipment, report any maintenance required
• Adhere to all Fort McKay Group of Companies policies and procedures, wear/maintain all PPE, reliably show up for work fit for duty, and complete any Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLRA) and control hazards related to the scope of work
• Assist the Labourers or any other Operator as needed
• Perform any related and/or additional construction duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
• Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
• 3 year Drivers Abstract is required
• At least 3+ years of experience operating a dozer with construction industry experience located on a project site is preferred, with relevant experience in an environment relating to Reclamation, Civil Earthworks, Mining, or Oil/Gas is required.
• CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required

This is a temporary, project based position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Syncrude Aurora site.

Work schedule is 14 days on, 7 days off; days and nights. 11.5 hour shift.

Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

NOTE: Camp/ flight accommodations are NOT provided.

What we offer:

• Health Spending Account.
• Highly competitive wages.
• Safe working conditions.
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!