Heavy Equipment Operator

Energy Job Shop; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-In & Fly-Out rotation

Camp accommodations provided

Paid flights from Calgary or Edmonton

Full-time seasonal employment

Competitive wages

Job summary

Canadian Base Operators is seeking Airport Heavy Equipment Operators to join the Firebag team in Fort Mackay, Alberta. This seasonal, full-time role involves maintaining airport runways and airfield surfaces, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates are experienced heavy equipment operators with aviation backgrounds, ready to work a rotational schedule and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Fly-In & Fly-Out rotations with camp accommodations are provided.

Qualifications

• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is required.
• High school diploma or post-secondary education is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in the aviation industry is desirable.
• Class 1 or 3 license with Q Endorsement or provincial equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pass drug/alcohol testing.
• Radio License (aeronautical) and AVOP are required.
• Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing are conducted.
• A valid Drivers Abstract and Security clearance are expected.
• Willingness to travel and work rotational shifts.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

Radio/Aeronautical License

AVOP

Class 1 or 3 license

Security clearance

Drug and alcohol testing

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or post-secondary education

Job description

Airport Heavy Equipment Operators - 1 Week On/1 Week Off - Fly-In & Fly-Out + Camp + Paid Flights - Fort Mackay AB

Canadian Base Operators is seeking Airport Heavy Equipment Operators to join their Firebag team in Fort Mackay, Alberta. This seasonal, full-time role involves maintaining airport runways and airfield surfaces, with a focus on safety and compliance. Ideal candidates are experienced heavy equipment operators with aviation backgrounds, ready to work a rotational schedule and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Fly-In & Fly-Out rotation
• Camp accommodations provided
• Paid flights from Calgary or Edmonton to Firebag Airport
• Full-time seasonal employment (mid-September to May 1, 2027, with possibility to extend)
• Competitive wages

What You’ll Need

• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
• High school diploma or post-secondary education
• 3-5 years of experience in the aviation industry
• Class 1 or 3 license with Q Endorsement or provincial equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Radio License (aeronautical) and AVOP
• Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Drivers Abstract
• Security clearance (Criminal Record Check)
• Willingness and ability to travel and work rotational shifts

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Previous aviation or SNIC (snow and ice control) experience
• Common Safety Orientation – Energy Safety Canada
• Previous experience with manual handling principles