Excavator Operator - Local To Fort McMurray

grizzlytrek; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Extended health care

Dental care

Travel insurance

Ongoing training

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. seeks an experienced Excavator Operator for a full-time, long-term role in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The position operates on a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation with 12-hour shifts and immediate start for the right candidate.

You will run hydraulic excavators on earthworks, site development, and reclamation work in the Fort McMurray region, with steady year-round work and a defined project schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years excavator experience in mining, heavy civil, or oilfield construction.
• 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.
• Outdoor work in Alberta weather conditions.
• Strong safety record and adherence to site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators for bulk excavation, trenching, ditching, sloping, and site preparation.
• Load haul trucks and place material to grade using survey stakes or GPS machine control.
• Backfill, shape, and finish ditches, ponds, berms, and access roads.
• Support overburden removal, tailings, pipeline, and reclamation scopes as assigned.
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, log defects, and report deficiencies immediately.
• Perform operator maintenance including greasing, fluid checks, and cleaning.
• Communicate by radio with spotters, ground crews, and haul truck operators.
• Participate in toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and field level risk assessments.
• Assist with equipment moves and site setup as directed by the foreman.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS/machine control

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09

Standard First Aid

Class 5 driver's licence

Tools

GPS/Trimble/Topcon

Job description

Excavator Operator

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

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

• 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 hydraulic excavators 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 Local To Fort McMurray

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 Excavator 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 hydraulic excavators on earthworks, site development, 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 hydraulic excavators for bulk excavation, trenching, ditching, sloping, and site preparation
• Load haul trucks and place material to grade using survey stakes or GPS machine control
• Backfill, shape, and finish ditches, ponds, berms, and access roads
• Support overburden removal, tailings, pipeline, and reclamation scopes as assigned
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, log defects, and report deficiencies immediately
• Perform operator level maintenance including greasing, fluid checks, and cleaning
• Communicate by radio with spotters, ground crews, and haul truck operators
• Participate in toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and field level risk assessments
• Assist with equipment moves and site setup as directed by the foreman

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years excavator experience in mining, heavy civil, or oilfield construction
• 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

• Experience on GPS or machine control equipped excavators (Trimble, Topcon)
• Previous oil sands site experience north of Fort McMurray
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) and regional site orientations already in place
• H2S Alive, Confined Space Entry, and Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Experience with overburden removal, tailings, or reclamation scopes
• Additional tickets on dozer, loader, or rock truck

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