Grader Operator, Fort Hills

Kichton Construction LP; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Dental care

Vision

Travel

Paramedicals

Life and dependent life insurance, AD\

Job summary

Kichton Construction LP is seeking full-time Grader Operators to join our team in Fort McMurray for Fort Hills with Suncor. Competitive wages with overtime after 8 hours daily and 40 hours a week, plus benefits after probation and camp accommodations.

Position covers 12-hour shifts with 14 days on, 7 off, flights to Edmonton/Calgary, and bus transport from Fort McMurray. Must be able to operate 14/16 size Graders and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Operate 14 and 16 size Graders in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment.
• Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Participate in safe fueling and servicing of equipment.
• Interact with loading and dumping equipment.
• Follow mine driving rules.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, operating standards and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Kichton Construction LP is looking for full-time Grader Operators to join our team in Fort McMurray working at Fort Hills for Suncor.

Compensation And Benefits Are Important, And We Offer Lots

• Competitive hourly wages, OT after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week


• Performance evaluation after 90 days to access wage/competency level


• 9.6% Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck.


• Benefits after your ninety-day probationary period


• Transportation to and from site.


• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots.


• Room for growth and future advancements

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: Fort Hills


• Schedule: 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). 14 days on, 7 off. 14 nights on, 7 off.


• Camp accommodation is provided with your own room and bathroom


• Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary.


• Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate 14 and 16 size Graders in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment


• Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition


• Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of equipment


• Interact with loading and dumping equipment


• Follow mine driving rules


• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards, and procedures


• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including all required PPE


• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements


• Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors


• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred


• Familiar and comfortable working in a production environment


• Must be able to follow instructions to ensure safe equipment operation


• A safety-first attitude


• Attentive and possess strong listening skills


• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written


• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Benefits

• Extended Health and Dental care


• Vision


• Travel


• Paramedicals


• Life and dependent life insurance, AD&D


• $300 health spending account per year