Heavy Equipment Operator: Loader, Dozer & Excavator Pro

Jobtailor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Fort McMurray is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to safely run loaders, dozers, and excavators on a major industrial project in Fort Hills. The role requires precision, strong spatial awareness, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Expect 14 days on, 14 days off, with 12-hour shifts in an outdoor, rugged work environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of loader, dozer, and excavator experience, with GPS machine control familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating loaders equipped with grapple and jib attachments, dozers and excavators.
• Experience operating graders is considered an asset
• Experience using GPS machine control systems is preferred
• Ability to operate equipment with precision and good spatial awareness
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a crew
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment in accordance with project requirements and Ledcor safety standards
• Operate Komatsu WA380/380, John Deere 744/844, and CAT 980/988 loaders
• Operate D6/D8 dozers, excavators up to 80T, and 14M graders
• Perform utility and material-handling work
• Complete pre-trip inspections and daily equipment reports
• Maintain awareness around workers, equipment, structures, and site hazards
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
• Work 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day
• Support Ledcor Pipeline services on a major industrial project in Fort Hills

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Loader Operation

Dozer Operation

Excavator Operation

GPS Machine Control Systems

Tools

GPS Machine Control Systems

Job description

Jobtailor in Fort McMurray is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to safely run loaders, dozers, and excavators on a major industrial project in Fort Hills. The role requires precision, strong spatial awareness, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Expect 14 days on, 14 days off, with 12-hour shifts in an outdoor, rugged work environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of loader, dozer, and excavator experience, with GPS machine control familiarity preferred.