Heavy Equipment Operator (Finish Dozer) (Fort Hills)

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension after 400 hours

Camp accommodation

Night shift premium

IUOE Local 955 membership

Medical and dental after 400 hours

Transportation to site

PPE provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

North American Construction Group is hiring Finish Dozer Operators to join our remote mining site team at Fort Hills near Fort McMurray. You will work a 14 days on/7 off schedule, with 12-hour shifts and camp accommodation provided.

Overtime and night shift premium are part of the package, with flights to Edmonton/Calgary and site buses arranged. The role requires solid dozer experience (D3–D8, civil projects) and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Finish Dozer Operator on a civil-type project.
• Proficient in operating D3 to D8 sized dozers or larger.
• Experience in muskeg or soft & wet ground.
• Experience building roads/corridors and backfilling pipe/trenches.
• Preferred: mining atmosphere experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes and models of dozers to complete assigned work.
• Interpret stakes and place grades as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Use PPE and safety equipment at all times.
• Review safe work plans and hazard assessments before starting.
• Perform equipment/area walk-arounds and safety checks.
• Report repairs to maintenance promptly.
• Report incidents or near misses immediately.

Skills

Finish Dozer Operation

English proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NACG is seeking Finish Dozer Operators to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

Location and Schedule

• Site: Fort Hills
• Schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off (14 x 7). Paid for 12 hours per day. 14 nights on, 7 nights off.
• Accommodation: Camp accommodation is provided.
• Transportation: Flights to/from Edmonton or Calgary; bus from Fort McMurray to site before and after rotation.
• Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

Benefits

• Combined rate up to $54.86 per hour
• Vacation and statutory holiday pay incorporated into each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14‑day rotation
• Night shift premium $1.20 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Membership with IUOE Local 955
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked (medical and dental)
• Transportation to/from site, saving on gas expenses
• PPE provided; bring your own CSA certified steel‑toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes and models of dozers to complete assigned work
• Interpret stakes and place grades as needed
• Ensure compliance with all company, client, and legislative safety policies, operations standards, and procedures
• Use appropriate safety equipment, including PPE
• Review safe work plans and hazard assessments prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Perform equipment/area walk‑arounds, safety checks and field‑level risk assessments to ensure equipment is running properly
• Report necessary or anticipated repairs to maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• Report incidents, near misses, or damage immediately

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Finish Dozer Operator on a civil‑type project
• Experience operating D3 to D8 sized dozers or larger
• Experience operating in muskeg or soft & wet ground
• Experience building roads/corridors
• Experience backfilling pipe/trenches
• Experience sloping/spotting trucks
• Preferred: Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere
• Proficient instructions adherence for safe equipment operation
• Safety‑first attitude
• Attentive with strong listening skills
• High school diploma, GED, or post‑secondary education is an asset
• Proficient in English, verbal and written
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Contact

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

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Successful candidates will be contacted via phone or email.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.