Excavator Operator, Mining, Oil & Gas

Kichton Group of Companies; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$37-$41 per hour based on experience

Overtime after 8 hours per day or 40?

9.6% vacation and stat holiday pay

Bus from Fort McMurray to site

Benefits after 90 days: extended heath

Travel Coverage

Paramedical Services

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Future opportunities on other Kichton

Job summary

Kichton Construction LP is seeking experienced Excavator Operators for the Syncrude MLX Project near Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will operate large hydraulic excavators, support construction and reclamation activities, and work rotating shifts in outdoor environments.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of mining or oil sands experience, safety certifications, and the ability to work in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating excavators in mining, construction, or oil sands environments.
• OSSA/BSO/CSO certification.
• Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness (H2S Alive).
• Silica Awareness.
• OH&S Legislation Awareness.
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness.
• Field Ergonomics.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
• WHMIS.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to read grade stakes, site plans and excavation layouts.
• Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate large hydraulic excavators to support mining and site construction activities and material handling.

Skills

Excavator operation

Mining experience

Safety certification

Team collaboration

Job description

Mining Excavator Operators - Syncrude MLX Project - 14/7 - Up to $41/hr - Fort McMurray, AB

Kichton Construction LP is seeking experienced Excavator Operators for their Syncrude MLX Project near Fort McMurray, Alberta. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic oil sands mining environment with a reputable company. Operators will be responsible for a variety of excavation and material handling tasks, supporting construction and reclamation activities. The ideal candidates are safety-focused, skilled with large hydraulic excavators, and able to work rotating shifts in challenging outdoor conditions.

Perks & Benefits

• $37-$41 per hour based on experience
• Overtime after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
• 9.6% vacation and stat holiday pay on all regular hours
• Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site
• Benefits after 90 days (50% employer paid): Extended Health & Dental, Travel Coverage, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance
• Potential opportunities for future work on other Kichton projects

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating excavators in mining, construction, or oil sands environments
• OSSA/BSO/CSO certification
• Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness or H2S Alive
• Silica Awareness
• OH&S Legislation Awareness
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
• Field Ergonomics
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• WHMIS
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Ability to read grade stakes, site plans, and excavation layouts
• Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and project schedules

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience operating large hydraulic excavators
• Experience with truck loading, bulk excavation, ditching, grading, and utility work
• Experience working in soft ground and around water