Heavy Equipment Operator

Suncor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Pension programs

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and personal time-off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Suncor is hiring to operate heavy equipment at Syncrude mines in Fort McMurray. This role requires 3 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver’s license, and a strong safety mindset. Relocation assistance is provided to move within 60 km of Fort McMurray.

You will work six days on, six days off, 12-hour shifts, at Syncrude Mildred Lake or Aurora sites. This safety‑sensitive position offers relocation support and housing assistance.

Qualifications

• Heavy equipment experience required (3 years) in open pit mining.
• Valid driver’s license with a 2-year clean driving record.
• Proven safety mindset and ability to focus for long periods.
• Relocation within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks, shovels, backhoes, dozers and graders per standards.
• Perform safety checks, walk-arounds, and field level risk assessments.
• Train and mentor others.
• Report repairs and incidents to maintenance and supervisors.
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Safety mindset

Concentration

Team mentorship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

We're hiring new team members to operate heavy equipment at our Syncrude mines!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
• Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years of Heavy Equipment Experience (operating cable or hydraulic shovels, excavators, dozers, graders, or haul trucks in an open pit mine)
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10 years of relevant work experience
• Valid driver’s license and a 2-year clean driving record
• Proven safety mindset
• The ability to concentrate and maintain focus for long periods of time

Responsibilities:

• Operate various makes and models of haul trucks, shovels, backhoes, dozers, and/or graders in adherence to our standards and procedures
• Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly and respectfully intervene when necessary
• Train and mentor others
• Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors and report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Syncrude Mildred lake or Aurora site in Fort McMurray
• If youresideoutside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer competitive housingassistanceto eligible individuals
• The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
• This position has been identified as safety sensitive
• To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.