Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck) (Kearl)

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as a Haul Truck Operator at a remote mining site in Fort McMurray. This role offers a competitive pay rate of up to $52.65/hour, along with generous benefits and opportunities for growth. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to safety and excellence, operating ultra-class haul trucks while adhering to strict safety standards. With a schedule that allows for work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in the mining industry. If you are passionate about safety and skilled in heavy equipment operation, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay

Night Shift Premium

Paid Weekly

Medical and Dental Benefits

Transportation to Site

PPE Provided

Room for Growth

GRRSP Matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating rigid frame haul trucks.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and acceptable drivers abstract required.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks in a mining environment, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Complete pre-use inspections and participate in fueling and servicing.

Skills

Haul Truck Operation

Safety Compliance

Equipment Inspection

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Post-secondary Education

Tools

Rigid Frame Haul Trucks

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Job description

Position Scope

NACG are seeking HAUL TRUCK 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.

For this role, NACG offers a combined rate of up to $52.65/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: Kearl
• Schedule: 14 x 14, 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). 14 days on, 14 off. 14 nights on, 14 off.
• Accommodations: Camp accommodation is provided.
• Transportation: Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).
• Overtime: Currently at Kearl they have blended rates with no overtime.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $52.65/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Night shift premium +$1.20/hour
• 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 rigid frame haul trucks ranging from 100-ton to 400-ton ultra-class in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment
• Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
• Complete field level risk/hazard assessments prior to task and as task changes
• Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of equipment
• Interact with loading and dumping equipment
• Follow mine driving rules
• Interact with other contractor and client equipment
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards, and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including all required PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Minimum 1 year of experience running a rigid frame haul truck ranging in size from 100-ton to 400-ton ultra-class haul trucks including mechanical (Caterpillar) or electric (Komatsu) style trucks (777/785/789)
• Minimum one year experience in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable drivers abstract (pulled within 30 days)
• Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written
• CSO Certification
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness or Energy Safety Canada Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness)
• Must be clean shaven or ensure facial hair and jewelry does not affect the fit of respiratory protective equipment (required at select sites)
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset

Summary

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent acceptable Driver’s Abstract
• Valid CSO and Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness or Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness) tickets
• Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

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 and paperwork 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 onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

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

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

Overview

NACG in a Nutshell

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 – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2023, 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.

Become a member of the North American family today!