Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations

Living-out allowances

Fuel card program

Job summary

Aerotek currently seeks an Excavator/Dozer Equipment Operator for projects in Northern Alberta. You will operate heavy equipment, build and maintain road access, and support earthworks for water management across remote sites.

The role requires 2+ years of excavator/dozer experience, a valid ticket, and the ability to work a 21/4 rotation with 12-hour shifts in field conditions. Camp accommodations or LOA may be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience operating excavator or dozer.
• Experience building roadways and water drainage systems.
• Valid dozer/excavator ticket.
• Willing to work 21/4 rotation with 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to work in remote field environments.
• Strong safety focus and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and dozers safely and efficiently on roadway construction and earthworks projects.
• Construct and maintain roadways, including temporary road access, site access roads, and haul roads.
• Perform earthworks for water retention ponds, water containment, and related civil construction activities.
• Build and maintain water drainage systems, including site drainage and drainage management systems.
• Support oil and gas infrastructure, water remediation, and renewable energy construction.
• Follow project plans, site drawings, and drainage designs to complete work to specification.
• Conduct grading work using dozers and graders where required.
• Monitor ground and weather conditions, adjust methods to maintain safety.
• Pre-operational checks and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Lead or assist in coordinating crews on remote projects when required.
• Adhere to safety policies, report hazards, attend safety meetings.
• Accurately track and enter daily hours and tasks into client timecard system.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and crew to complete milestones.
• Use personal vehicle with fuel tank for refueling equipment when applicable.

Skills

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

Roadway construction

Earthworks

Drainage systems

Safety awareness

12-hour shifts

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Heavy equipment ticket

Job description

Job Title: Excavator / Dozer Equipment Operator

This role involves operating heavy equipment such as excavators and dozers on roadway construction and earthworks projects across multiple sites in Northern Alberta. You will help build and maintain temporary and permanent road access, manage site drainage systems with a focus on water, and support earthworks for water retention ponds, water containment, and oil and gas support activities. The position follows a rotational schedule and requires strong attention to safety, productivity, and quality of work in remote field environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and dozers safely and efficiently on roadway construction and earthworks projects.
• Construct and maintain roadways, including temporary road access, site access roads, and haul roads.
• Perform earthworks for water retention ponds, water containment, and related civil construction activities.
• Build and maintain water drainage systems, including site drainage and drainage management systems.
• Support projects related to oil and gas infrastructure, water remediation, and renewable energy construction.
• Follow project plans, site drawings, and drainage designs to complete work to specification.
• Conduct grading work using dozers and, where required, graders to achieve required slopes and elevations.
• Monitor ground and weather conditions, especially in wet environments, and adjust work methods to maintain safety and productivity.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Work effectively within a 21/4 rotation schedule, completing 12-hour shifts and maintaining consistent productivity.
• Lead or assist in coordinating crews on remote projects when required, ensuring tasks are completed safely and on schedule.
• Adhere to all site safety policies, procedures, and strong safety initiatives, including reporting hazards and participating in safety meetings.
• Accurately track and enter daily working hours and tasks into the client timecard system by the end of each workweek.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and other crew members to complete project milestones on time.
• Use a personal vehicle with fuel tank for refueling equipment when applicable and authorized, following provided guidelines and using the assigned fuel card.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of experience operating an excavator or dozer for earthworks construction.
• Minimum 1 year of experience building roadways, temporary road access, site access roadways, and water drainage systems.
• Valid dozer and/or excavator ticket.
• Willingness and ability to work a 21/4 rotation (21 days on, 4 days off) with 12-hour shifts.
• Proven experience with roadway construction and earthworks in field environments.
• Demonstrated ability to construct and maintain drainage systems and site drainage for water management.
• Strong understanding of safe heavy equipment operation in remote and industrial project settings.
• Ability to work long shifts in varying weather conditions, including wet seasons in Northern Alberta.
• Reliable time management and record-keeping skills, including entering hours and tasks accurately in a timecard system.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating a grader for grading and finishing work.
• Experience leading crews on remote projects and coordinating field activities.
• Familiarity with drainage design and grading for road and site construction.
• Experience working on oil and gas support projects, water remediation, or renewable energy construction.
• Comfort working in camp or with living-out allowances (LOA) depending on project location.
• Ownership of a personal truck equipped with a fuel tank, with interest in using it for refueling equipment when supported by a fuel card program.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that offers exposure to a wide range of projects, including oil and gas support, water remediation, and renewable energy construction, giving you the opportunity to build diverse experience and skills. The organization emphasizes strong safety initiatives, ensuring that safety remains a core value on every site. Long-term employment opportunities and a structured 21/4 rotation provide stability and predictable time off. Working extended 12-hour shifts creates the potential to accumulate significant paid hours, and weekly pay through a staffing partner supports consistent and timely compensation. Additional benefits, such as camp accommodations or living-out allowances and fuel card options for eligible personal vehicles, enhance the overall value of the work experience.

Work Environment

The primary project work is near Fox Creek in the Athabasca oil sands region, focused on creating site roadways, temporary access roads, and drainage management systems. The company also delivers earthworks for water retention, remediation, and oil and gas support activities across Northern Alberta. You will work a 21/4 rotation, typically on 12-hour shifts, with start times usually between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Daily overtime applies after 10 hours per day. The environment is field-based and remote, often involving work in wet conditions, particularly following a wet summer season. Camp accommodations or living-out allowances are typically provided depending on the job location, supporting workers who travel from other areas. Candidates who use their own truck equipped with a fuel tank may receive a fuel card and compensation for travel when refueling equipment, as authorized. You will use client timecard systems to enter daily hours and tasks and must ensure all hours are submitted by the end of day Saturday each week to support accurate weekly pay. The role requires appropriate field attire suitable for construction and industrial sites, including personal protective equipment as required by site safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wetaskiwin, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wetaskiwin,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.