Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator) (Syncrude-Aurora)

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Transportation to site

PPE provided

Benefits after 400 hours

Growth opportunities

CSA boots not provided

Job summary

North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking an Excavator Operator for a remote mining site in the Fort McMurray area. You must be well-organized and prioritize safety, with shifts of 12 hours and a 14x7 or 10x4 schedule.

The position requires operating various excavators, following stakes for grading, and maintaining strict safety and training standards. Overtime is provided after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week, and union affiliation is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavators.
• Minimum 3 years in mining or civil environments.
• Minimum 3 years underground piping/ditching experience.
• 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 be able to place a grade as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Use PPE and safety equipment appropriately.
• Review safe work plans before job commencement and follow requirements.
• Perform equipment and area walk-arounds, safety checks, and risk assessments.

Skills

Excavator operation

Mining experience

Grade and slope control

Safety compliance

Job description

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

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.

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.

What's Next

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 Assessment
  • Audiometric 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.

Who is NACG?

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer

• Significant Growth -As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts - NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety - With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation - NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package - With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching - As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused - An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at [e-mail] to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.