Excavator Operator – 14/7 Rotation, Camp & Benefits

grizzlytrek; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Extended Health Care

Vision Care

Dental Care

Travel Insurance

Ongoing Training & Career Development

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is seeking an Excavator Operator for a full-time, long-term role based in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This position operates on a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation with 12-hour shifts across earthworks, site development, and reclamation projects in the Fort McMurray region.

You will run hydraulic excavators, support heavy equipment movements, manage site setup, and conduct routine inspections. A strong safety record and ability to work outdoors in Alberta weather are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years operating hydraulic excavators in mining, heavy civil, or oilfield construction.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09, Standard First Aid.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators for bulk excavation, trenching, ditching, and site prep.
• Load haul trucks and place material to grade using survey stakes or GPS control.
• Backfill and shape ditches, ponds, berms, and access roads.
• Support overburden removal, tailings, pipeline, and reclamation scopes as assigned.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report deficiencies.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Job description

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is seeking an Excavator Operator for a full-time, long-term role based in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This position operates on a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation with 12-hour shifts across earthworks, site development, and reclamation projects in the Fort McMurray region.

You will run hydraulic excavators, support heavy equipment movements, manage site setup, and conduct routine inspections. A strong safety record and ability to work outdoors in Alberta weather are essential.