Heavy Equipment Operator, Mining

Energy Job Shop; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Extended health care

Paramedical services

Vision care

Dental care

Travel insurance

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. in Fort McMurray, AB, seeks Facility and Heavy Equipment Operators for a unique combined role. You will operate dozers and loaders and also assist with facility operations, contributing to safety-focused, compliance-driven site management.

The position requires the ability to switch between equipment operation and facility tasks, with on-call availability and a strong emphasis on safe, efficient operations in a rugged industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers and loaders in field/industrial settings.
• Mechanical aptitude to inspect and troubleshoot equipment.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email).
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Willingness for 14/14 rotation and on-call.
• Local to Fort McMurray, AB.
• Commitment to safety and site compliance.

Skills

Dozer operation

Loader operation

Mechanical background

Communication skills

Independent worker

On-call availability

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Facility and Heavy Equipment Operators - 14/14 - Fort McMurray, AB

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is seeking Facility and Heavy Equipment Operators for a unique combined role in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This position involves both landfill facility operations and heavy equipment operation, offering a dynamic work environment for experienced candidates. The ideal applicant will be comfortable switching between equipment operation and facility management, and will thrive in a safety-focused, compliance-driven setting.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
• Ongoing training and career development support

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience operating dozers and loaders in a field or industrial setting
• Mechanical background, with the confidence to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and email)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
• Willingness to work a 14/14 rotation and be available for on-call support
• Strong commitment to safety and site compliance
• Must be local to Fort McMurray, AB

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience in landfill, waste management, water management, or well operations
• Previous facility operations experience in oil and gas or mining environments
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory compliance in a facility setting
• H2S Alive and Standard First Aid certifications