Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator) (Syncrude-Aurora)

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of pay $54.86/hr

Weekly pay

IUOE Local 955 membership

Benefits after 400 hours

Transportation to site

PPE provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking an Excavator Operator for a remote mining site near Fort McMurray. 12-hour shifts on 14x7 or 10x4 schedules with meals paid. Transportation provided, accommodations not included. Union membership required (OE955).

The role emphasizes safety, with PPE provided and rigorous pre-employment testing. Room for growth within a long-standing heavy‑construction and mining company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years operating excavators.
• Mining or civil project experience preferred.
• Underground piping/ditch experience required.
• Ability to cut and maintain grades and slopes.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes and models of excavators as required to complete assigned work.
• Read stakes and place a grade as needed.
• Ensure compliance to safety policies, client and legislated standards.
• Use adequate safety equipment, including PPE.
• Review safe work plans prior to job start and follow requirements.
• Complete equipment/area walk-arounds and safety checks.
• Report repairs to maintenance or supervisors promptly.
• Report all incidents or near misses immediately.

Skills

Excavator operation

Mining/civil experience

Underground piping/ditch

Grade setting

Job description

Position Scope

NACG is looking for Excavator Operator's to work on a remote mining site in the Fort McMurray area. You must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else.

Site: Syncrude-Aurora

Schedule: 14x7 OR 10x4; 12 hour shifts; Days only, paid for 12.

Accommodations: Not provided

Transportation: Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts)

Overtime: Provided after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week

The successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $54.86/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate various sizes and models of excavators as required to complete assigned work
• Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately.

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavator.
• Minimum 3 year experience in a mining and/or civil.
• Minimum 3 years underground piping/ ditching experience.
• Ability to cut and maintain grades and slopes

Summary

All successful candidates must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Have experience as requested as mentioned above
• Subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following testing:
• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work AssessmentAudiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

All successful candidates MUST provide the following items prior to confirmation of their start date:

• CSO or BSO, Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness, Silica Awareness, Field Ergonomics, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, OHS Certifications
• Copy of Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Copy of recent Driver’s Abstract
• VOID cheque/direct deposit form

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

• Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all results are received by NACG candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site specific details.

Please note the entire On-boarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

Overview

With over 60 years of experience, North American Construction Group (NACG) is a premier provider of heavy construction and mining services in Canada. Our focus on people and relationships, and our uncompromising commitment to health and safety, allows us to acquire some of the best talent in the industry. Our knowledgeable and talented personnel set us apart from the competition with an unrivaled attention to detail and level of care. We can tackle any job while still adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Successful candidates will be required to join the OE955 union.