Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck) (Suncor)

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime pay

Night shift premium

PPE provided

Benefits after 400 hours

Room for growth

Job summary

North American Construction Group is hiring Haul Truck Operators for our Fort McMurray mining site team. The role offers a combined rate up to $49.67/hour, with 12-hour shifts on a 14x7 rotation and overtime potential. Site accommodations are not provided, but bussing is available from Fort McMurray to site.

We are part of a safety-focused, union-affiliated workforce with opportunities for growth within one of the region's largest contracts. Apply now to join NACG family.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a mining atmosphere and running a rigid frame truck (793 and 830/930 experience is an asset).
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks (CAT/Komatsu) to transport raw material from mine to processing.
• Comply with safety policies, operating standards and procedures.
• Use PPE and safety equipment as required.
• Review safe work plans before job start and perform safety checks.
• Complete walk-arounds and risk assessments, ensure heavy equipment runs properly.
• Report repairs, incidents, damage and near misses promptly.

Skills

Mining experience

Strong communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

793/830/930 experience

CAT/Komatsu equipment

Job description

Position Scope

NACG is 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 $49.67/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: Suncor
• Schedule: 14x7, 12 hour shifts (Paid for 12 hours). Days and nights
• Accommodations: Camp is not provided.
• Transportation: Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts)
• Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

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 $49.67/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• 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 various makes and models of haul trucks, transporting raw material from the mine for processing (CAT/Komatsu)
• 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
• Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors
• Report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Minimum of one year experience in a mining atmosphere and running a rigid frame truck (793 and 830/930 experience is an asset)
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

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:

• Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
• Valid CSO or BSO (Energy Safety Canada)
• Silica Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• H2S Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Field Ergonomics (Energy Safety Canada)
• 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
• 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 – 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!