Grader Operator

grizzlytrek; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp room and board provided

Overtime opportunities

Life insurance

Dental & extended health

Travel insurance

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is hiring an experienced grader operator for the Mildred Lake site north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. This full-time rotational role runs 14 days on, 14 days off with 12-hour shifts and camp room and board provided.

You will operate a motor grader on active oil sands roads, maintain crown and drainage, and support winter maintenance including snow removal and sanding. Valid Class 5 licence and CSTS-2020/H2S Alive/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Verifiable motor grader seat time; mine site or oil sands preferred.
• CSTS-2020, H2S Alive, Standard First Aid required or willingness to obtain before start.
• Valid Class 5 licence and reliable transportation to the pickup point.
• Experience with haul roads and grading to site standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader on haul roads, access roads, ramps and lease roads.
• Shape surfaces to maintain crown, drainage and road integrity.
• Maintain in-pit ramps and windrows per mine plan and site standards.
• Perform winter maintenance: snow removal, ice blading and sanding.
• Prep and finish grade for pads, laydown yards, and construction access.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Follow dispatch/radio protocol and participate in hazard assessments.

Skills

Motor grader seat time

Haul road operation

Safety-conscious

Education

CSTS-2020

H2S Alive

Standard First Aid

Class 5 licence

Tools

GPS grade control

Laser grade control

Grader operation experience

Job description

Grader Operator Mildred Lake, Fort McMurray, Alberta | Full-Time, Rotational
Mildred Lake area, north of Fort McMurray, Alberta
Heavy Equipment Operation / Road Maintenance | Experienced | 14/14 Rotation, Camp Provided

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time, Rotational
• Location: Mildred Lake area, north of Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off, days and nights rotating
• Hours: 12 hour shifts, year round operation
• Compensation: $29.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on verified seat time
• Experience: Verifiable motor grader seat time, oil sands or mine site preferred
• Certification: CSTS-2020, H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, valid Class 5 licence
• Accommodations: Camp room and board provided
• Equipment: Motor grader. Time on dozer, loader, or water truck is an asset, not a requirement.

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades across Canada's industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is hiring an experienced grader operator to join our valued client's team at the Mildred Lake site north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. This is a full time rotational position on a 14 days on, 14 days off schedule, paying $29.00 to $40.00 per hour based on verified seat time. Camp room and board is provided.

You will run a motor grader on active oil sands roads, keeping haul roads, ramps, and access roads crowned, drained, and safe for around the clock traffic. The grader is your seat, not a rotation through whichever machine is short that day.

What You'll Do

• Run a motor grader on haul roads, access roads, ramps, and lease roads across the site
• Blade, crown, and ditch road surfaces to hold shape, shed water, and keep drainage open
• Cut and maintain in-pit ramps, berms, and windrows to the mine plan and site standards
• Handle winter maintenance: snow removal, ice blading, and sanding to keep roads open through freeze up
• Prep and finish grade for pads, laydown yards, and construction access
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, grease the machine, change cutting edges, and report defects early
• Follow dispatch and radio protocol around ultra class haul traffic, and take part in hazard assessments and toolbox talks

What You Bring

• Verifiable motor grader seat time, mine site or heavy civil preferred
• Able to hold grade and carry a crown on a haul road without someone standing over you
• Valid Class 5 licence and reliable transportation to the pickup point
• CSTS-2020, H2S Alive, and Standard First Aid, or the willingness to hold them before start
• Able to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test and work 12 hour shifts, days and nights
• Able to live in camp and work a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation year round

Preferred Qualifications

• Oil sands or mine site experience with a current regional site orientation
• Seat time on Cat 16 or 24 class graders, and GPS or laser grade control
• Dozer, loader, water truck, or rock truck time as a backup skill, plus Ground Disturbance Level 2

Work Environment

• Active oil sands mine site in the Mildred Lake area north of Fort McMurray, worked year round in all weather.
• Camp accommodation with room and board provided for the full rotation.
• 12 hour shifts on a rotating day and night schedule across a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation, including weekends and holidays.
• Site access requires a clear pre-access drug and alcohol test and a completed site orientation before your first shift.

What We Offer

• Camp room and board provided for the full rotation
• Year round road maintenance work rather than a seasonal spread
• A dedicated grader seat rather than a rotation across whatever machine is short
• 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

Can you hold a crown on a haul road through a Fort McMurray winter?