Heavy Equipment Utility Operator — 14/14 Camp

Ledcor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Fort Hills project in Fort McMurray, AB is seeking an experienced Utility Operator for a long-term assignment. You will safely operate heavy equipment including loaders with grapple and jib attachments, plus dozers, excavators and graders as required, on a busy industrial site.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years’ loader experience with grapple/jib, plus GPS control experience is a plus. Work is 14 days on, 14 days off, with 12-hour days; camp accommodations and charter flights from

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating loaders equipped with grapple and jib attachments;
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment in accordance with project requirements and Ledcor safety standards
• Operate: Loaders (Komatsu WA380/380, John Deere 744/844, CAT 980/988); Dozers (D6 / D8); Excavators (80T and under) ; Graders (14M)
• Perform utility and material-handling work
• Complete pre-trip inspections and daily equipment reports
• Maintain a high level of awareness around workers, equipment, structures, and other site hazards.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns

Skills

Loader operation

Dozer operation

Excavator operation

Grader operation

Safety awareness

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Ledcor Fort Hills project in Fort McMurray, AB is seeking an experienced Utility Operator for a long-term assignment. You will safely operate heavy equipment including loaders with grapple and jib attachments, plus dozers, excavators and graders as required, on a busy industrial site.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years’ loader experience with grapple/jib, plus GPS control experience is a plus. Work is 14 days on, 14 days off, with 12-hour days; camp accommodations and charter flights from