Grader Operator

Thompson Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group has an opening for a Grader Operator to support operations in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This full-time, project-based role involves operating graders safely and efficiently, with emphasis on safety, communication, and equipment care.

Responsibilities include road building tasks, stake reading, pre-operational inspections, and strong site safety participation. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience and be willing to reside in remote camps on a rotational schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating graders in heavy civil construction, earthworks, or mining environments.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in the Fort McMurray area and reside in remote camps on a rotational schedule.
• CSO certification.
• Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive, and First Aid considered assets.
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties.
• Dependable and reliable attendance.
• Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test.
• Some sites are fly in fly out from our Calgary and Edmonton hubs.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders for road building, haul road maintenance, ditching, sloping, scarifying, ripping, and embankment support.
• Read and interpret grade stakes and site requirements as needed.
• Operate Caterpillar graders (H and M series), with or without GPS control.
• Perform pre-operational and routine equipment inspections prior to use.
• Follow direction from supervisors regarding work areas and daily tasks.
• Maintain awareness of ground disturbance requirements and underground utilities.
• Operate equipment in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Participate in site safety meetings and safety programs.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns.
• Report incidents, near misses, and equipment damage to site supervision.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, spotters, and other operators.
• Assist with general site duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Caterpillar grader (H & M series)

Job description

Thompson Construction Group has current openings for Grader Operators supporting operations in the Fort McMurray area. This role involves operating graders safely and efficiently within active construction and earthworks environments while maintaining high standards of safety, communication, and equipment care.

Responsibilities:

• Operate graders for road building, haul road maintenance, ditching, sloping, scarifying, ripping, and embankment support
• Read and interpret grade stakes and site requirements as needed
• Operate Caterpillar graders (H and M series), with or without GPS control
• Perform pre-operational and routine equipment inspections prior to use
• Follow direction from supervisors regarding work areas and daily tasks
• Maintain awareness of ground disturbance requirements and underground utilities
• Operate equipment in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Participate in site safety meetings and safety programs
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns
• Report incidents, near misses, and equipment damage to site supervision
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, spotters, and other operators
• Assist with general site duties as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating graders in heavy civil construction, earthworks, or mining environments
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in the Fort McMurray area and reside in remote camps on a rotational schedule
• CSO certification
• Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive, and First Aid considered assets
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties
• Dependable and reliable attendance
• Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test
• Some of the sites are fly in fly out from our Calgary and Edmonton hubs.

Additional Information:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

This is a full-time, project-based position located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Employment duration is dependent on project requirements and client needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care