Wheel Loader Operator

Total Oilfield Rentals Partnership; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee stock savings plan 150% match

Education advancement

Job summary

Total Oilfield Rentals is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator – Wheel Loader Operator for our Suncor location. This seasonal role involves transporting and loading materials around the site and requires rig experience with tubulars, matting and rig moves.

The job includes pre-trip inspections, safety duties, and coordination with the rig crew. Expect 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule with potential variability.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wheel loader on oilfield sites.
• Must have rig experience handling tubulars, matting and rig moves.
• Demonstrated competency in loading/unloading and daily equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Move materials around the site using a wheel loader.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
• Load/unload rig components and organize loads.
• Coordinate with rig crew and engineers to plan operations.
• Ensure safety of surrounding workers and compliance with policies.

Skills

Loader operation

Rig experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Total Oilfield Rentals (TOR) offers rental and transportation of drilling, completion and production equipment to the oil and natural gas industry throughout Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. Our mission is to exceed customer expectations by supplying superior rental equipment, transportation services and product support.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Heavy Equipment Operator – Wheel Loader Operator, will be responsible for transport and hauling materials around the construction site.

This position is seasonal and is based out of our Suncor location.

Time Commitment

2 weeks on and 2 weeks off (negotiable). You may be required from time to time to work outside these hours as the need arises. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.

Summary of Duties(Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Checks the oil and starts the machinery for warm up
• Completes a pre-trip inspection, as required by law
• Doing some 2” and 3” pipe handling
• Ensures the safety of surrounding workers
• Organizes loads
• Haul specific loads off the lease and/or reload on other units
• Discuss operations and liaison with the rig push, engineer, and consultant
• Maintenance requirements of the unit, daily greasing, adding fluids
• Ensures the safe operation of the unit and equipment as per manufacturer’s specs
• Complies with the company policy and procedures, as well as the client’s
• Uses the guidelines and ensure visibility in all directions
• Parks the unit
• Must have rig experience in handling tubulars, matting and rig moves
• Demonstrated competency in loader operation
• Loading/Unloading trucks with rig components
• Other related duties as required

Approximate Weights of Items Moved frequently by the Wheel Loader Operator:

• Planks 50 to 100 lbs
• Tire Chains 80 to 125 lbs
• Dolly legs 40 lbs (awkward position)
• Boomers 10 lbs
• Loading Chains 20 lbs
• Loading sling 70 to 80 lbs
• Stabilizer pads 70 to 100 lbs

Working Conditions

• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions with heavy equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous Employee Stock Savings Plan – 150% employer match contribution
• Committed to employee advancement and education

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Total Oilfield Rentals is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Total Oilfield Rentals, please visit our website www.totalenergy.ca