Facility Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator

Grizzlytrek Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance with critical illness

Extended health care: drugs, hospital,

Vision care and dental care coverage

Travel insurance

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. seeks a hands-on Facility Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator in Fort McMurray, AB. This single, full-time role combines landfill facility operations with on-site heavy equipment duties, including dozer and loader operation and site supervision.

You will work a 14/14 rotation with on-call support, perform pre-trip inspections, manage logs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers and loaders in field/industrial settings.
• Mechanical background with the ability to inspect and troubleshoot equipment.
• Proven ability to work safely and follow site SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers and loaders at the landfill facility, including active face work.
• Run the facility following SOPs and update SOPs as conditions change.
• Coordinate truck flow, load/unload trucks safely per site procedures.
• Track and log all incoming/outgoing fluids accurately.
• Issue Safe Work Permits and oversee contractor compliance on site.
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and arrange repairs or contractors as needed.
• Assist customers with logistics and site-specific working arrangements.
• Identify hazards, report incidents, and maintain environmental compliance.
• Manage administrative tasks such as ticketing and balancing the plant.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.

Skills

Dozer operation

Loader operation

Mechanical background

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Facility Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator
Fort McMurray, AB | Full-Time
Landfill Operations / Heavy Equipment | One Combined Position | 14/14 Rotation

Position Details

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Role Structure: One combined position. Facility operations and heavy equipment operation are performed by the same person.
• Openings: One
• Location: Fort McMurray, AB
• Schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off rotation, including weekends and holidays
• Hours: 8 to 12 hours per day (flexibility required for on-call support)
• Experience: Dozer and loader operation, plus a mechanical or facility operations background
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

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 for them and our business partners. We work across Canada and industries including mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we particularly emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role

This is one job, not two. GrizzlyTrek is seeking one person to fill a single, full-time, combined position with our valued client in Fort McMurray, AB. The successful candidate will both operate the landfill facility and run the heavy equipment on site. There is no separate Facility Operator opening and no separate Heavy Equipment Operator opening. One hire, one assignment, both sets of duties.

The work moves between the two sides of the job throughout a shift. You may be pushing and grading with a dozer at the working face in the morning, issuing a Safe Work Permit to a contractor after lunch, and logging incoming fluids and balancing tickets before the end of the day. We are looking for an experienced operator who is comfortable owning all of it, and who takes pride in safe, compliant, efficient operations.

What You'll Do

• Operate dozers and loaders within the landfill facility, including work at the active face.
• Run the facility in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, and maintain and update those SOPs as site conditions change.
• Interface with drivers, coordinate truck flow, and load and unload trucks safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Accurately track and log all incoming and outgoing fluids.
• Issue Safe Work Permits and oversee third-party contractor compliance on site.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections, complete routine equipment maintenance, and schedule third-party contractors when repairs fall outside your scope.
• Assist internal and external customers with logistics and build practical, site-specific working arrangements.
• Perform hazard identification, participate in incident reporting, and maintain compliance with environmental regulations and operational approvals.
• Manage administrative tasks including ticket filing and plant balancing.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.

What You Bring

• Proven experience operating dozers and loaders in a field or industrial setting.
• Mechanical background, with the confidence to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and email) for logs, tickets, and permits.
• Strong communication skills for working with drivers, contractors, and site personnel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to work well as part of a crew.
• Willingness to work a 14/14 rotation and to be available for on-call support.
• Strong commitment to safety and site compliance.
• Must be local to Fort McMurray, AB.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in landfill, waste management, water management, or well operations.
• Previous facility operations experience in oil and gas or mining environments.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory compliance in a facility setting.
• H2S Alive and Standard First Aid certifications.

Work Environment

• Outdoor landfill facility, with indoor facility and administrative work as part of the same role.
• Exposure to heavy equipment, industrial conditions, and varying weather.
• Requires physical stamina and the ability to perform heavy work.
• Strong safety culture and compliance-driven environment.
• Must be local to Fort McMurray, AB. No camp or travel provided.

Additional Information

To be clear for applicants: this posting advertises a single position. GrizzlyTrek is not recruiting separately for a Facility Operator and a Heavy Equipment Operator at this site. Both functions belong to the same full-time assignment, and one candidate will be hired.

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