Finish Grader Operator with GPS Experience - Fort McMurray

Sureway Construction Group Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Alberta seeks a Finish Grader Operator for the 2025 season. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, operate heavy grading equipment, and exhibit reliability and flexibility in a physically demanding role. Work offers benefits and a 5% retention bonus.

Benefits

Benefits

RRSP/TFSA Matching

Options for living accommodations

Daily allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Finish Grader Operator.
• Ability to operate required equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate the grader and other heavy equipment safely.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks.
• Drive the grader to level the surface to the specified grade.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Physical endurance

Job description

Grader Operator - Fort McMurray

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

2025 Season 5% RETENTION BONUS (*as per qualifying requirements)

Job Type Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Essential Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

• Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided**
  
  
  

Requirements

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
  
  
  

Pre-employment

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation
  
  
  

Finish Grader Responsibilities

• Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Drive the grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade.
• Finish grade base surface preparation to within half an inch.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the grader.
• Ensure grader is in proper gear, and is not moving too fast for working conditions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and draw
  
  
  

Finish Grader Operator Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Finish Grader Operator.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Experience with finishing work required
  
  
  

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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