Equipment Operator, Mining

Energy Job Shop; Calgary; On-site; CAD 67,502 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $58.16/hour

FIFO & Camp

Camp accommodations

Paid weekly

Night shift premium

Vacation and holidays pay

Medical and dental after 400 hours

Pension after 400 hours

IUOE Local 955 membership

PPE provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

North American Construction Group is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to operate large production excavators at the Kearl mine near Fort McMurray. FIFO 14/14 with camp accommodations and a night shift premium are offered.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience on 870-class excavators, a valid Class 5 license, a valid driver’s abstract, CSO, and wildlife awareness. English proficiency and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience operating 870-class excavators or larger.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Valid driver’s abstract.
• CSO certification.
• Wildlife awareness (bear awareness).
• Ability to excavate ditch slope and grade and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate large production excavators at the Kearl mine site.
• Perform production excavation, grading, safety inspections, and equipment checks.
• Adhere to safety procedures and reporting protocols.

Skills

English proficiency

CSO

Wildlife awareness

Safe operating procedures

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operators - Kearl - 14/14 - Fly-in & Fly-out, Camp - Up to $58.16/hr - Fort McMurray, AB

North American Construction Group is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to operate large production excavators at the Kearl mine near Fort McMurray. Operators will perform production excavation, grading, safety inspections, and equipment checks while working a 14/14 FIFO schedule in a camp environment. Ideal candidates have experience operating 870-class excavators or larger in mining and are committed to safe, productive operations.

Perks & Benefits

• Up to $58.16/hour
• Fly-in & Fly-out
• Camp accommodations
• Paid weekly
• Night shift premium of +$1.20/hour
• Vacation and statutory holiday pay
• Medical and dental benefits after 400 hours
• Pension after 400 hours
• IUOE Local 955 membership
• PPE provided (excluding CSA boots)
• Opportunities for advancement

What you’ll need

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating 870-class excavators or larger
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Valid driver’s abstract
• CSO
• Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness)
• Ability to excavate ditch slope and grade
• Ability to follow safe operating procedures
• English proficiency (verbal and written)
• Successful drug, alcohol, medical, vision, hearing, and fitness screening

What will make you stand out

• Previous mining experience
• Experience working in a production mining environment
• High school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education