Heavy Equipment Operator - Grader

McKay Metis Group Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations provided

Job summary

McKay Metis Contracting is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator for a camp position on an Oil Sands contract in Fort McKay, Alberta. The role requires safe operation of heavy equipment to support public works, road maintenance and construction, with a 14 days on/14 days off rotation and 12-hour days.

Responsibilities include using 160M graders, loaders and skid-steers; reading grade stakes; performing related labour; and maintaining strict safety practices.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence is required; air brake endorsement is an asset.
• Skid-steer certificate preferred.
• H2S Alive and First Aid Level C certifications are desirable.
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to perform public works, road maintenance and construction tasks.
• Read and interpret grade stakes and construct road grades.
• Balance grades and perform ditch work within construction tolerances.
• Perform labour tasks as needed and support team members.
• Maintain safety and follow company policies on site.

Skills

Driver's license

Air brake endorsement

Skid-steer certificate

H2S Alive

First Aid Level C

Pre-employment testing

Job description

McKay Metis Contracting is seeking an experience Equipment Operator! This is a camp position working with one of our growing Oil Sand client contracts. The shift for this position is 14 days on, 14 days off rotation working 12 hour days, with a half hour unpaid lunch.

The Role:

Under general supervision, the operator will safely operate equipment to perform public works projects, road maintenance and construction activities. This an advanced position which involves considerable knowledge. The Heavy Equipment Operator position reports directly to the Superintendent and/or other designated leaders.

Accountabilities:

• Labouring duties may also be required.
• Experience operating 160M graders, loaders, and skid-steers
• Can construct new road grades
• Ability to read and understand grade stakes
• Use sight perception and reasoning necessary to balance a grade and cut ditches to reasonable construction tolerance
• Performs all activities that can be performed with a Motor Grader
• Capable of physical labour such as blade changing, culvert installation, walking ditch banks to read grade stakes
• Reads and comprehends mathematics of construction grade stakes
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Competencies:

• Class five (5) Drivers Licence with Air Brake Endorsement is an asset.
• Minium Class (5) Drives Licence required
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing
• Clean 5-year Drivers Abstract.
• Skid-steer certificate
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and physically able to perform all duties
• Must be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Successful completion of Company HSE Orientation and Client Site Specific Orientations as required.
• H2S Alive certificate
• First Aid Certification -Level C
• Ability to remain safety-focused and all follow safe work practices.
• Previous experience operating small and mobile equipment is preferred.
• Previous understanding and experience within a fuel and lube environment is an asset.
• Able to work in all weather and working site conditions.
• Ability to access all client sites as required.
• Physically able to complete the duties of the position.
• Successfully complete all pre-employment drug, alcohol, and physical abilities testing.

Schedule:

• 14 days on, 14 days off rotation working 12-hour days. Camp accommodations provided. No transportation to site provided.

About Us:

Fort McKay Métis Contracting is part of the Fort McKay Metis Group Ltd (MMG). MMG is the business arm of the Fort McKay Métis Nation (FMMN), a proud part of the community and seeking to embody their stakeholders’ vision and values in all that they do.

Affiliates and partners specialize in services such as civil construction, security, rig moving, site amenities, industrial solutions, crane services, transportation, speciality and commodity, chemicals and more.

Profits generated by our business are reinvested in the community including the Fort McKay beautification program, community parks, affordable housing, post-secondary scholarships for community members, and ongoing investment in local infrastructure.