Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator) (Syncrude-Aurora)

North American Construction Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate up to $54.86/hr

Weekly pay

Union benefits after 400 hours

Transportation provided

PPE supplied

Growth opportunities

Job summary

North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking Excavator Operators to work on a remote mining site at Fort McMurray, Canada. You must be highly organized with a strong safety focus and be prepared for 12-hour shifts on a 14x7 or 10x4 schedule.

Typical duties include operating various excavator models, reading stakes for grade, and maintaining safety standards. Union membership (OE955) is required, with comprehensive benefits after threshold hours and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience operating excavator.
• Minimum 3 years mining and/or civil experience.
• Minimum 3 years underground piping/ditch ing experience.
• Ability to cut and maintain grades and slopes.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes and models of excavators as required to complete assigned work.
• Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed.
• 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 and follow all requirements.
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly.
• Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately.
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately.

Skills

3+ years excavator

3+ years mining/civil

3 years underground piping/ditching

Grade cutting/maintain slopes

Job description

Position Scope

NACG is looking for Excavator Operator's to work on a remote mining site in the Fort McMurray area. You must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else.

Site: Syncrude-Aurora

Schedule: 14x7 OR 10x4; 12 hour shifts; Days only, paid for 12.

Accommodations: Not provided

Transportation: Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts)

Overtime: Provided after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week

The successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.

What's In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $54.86/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• 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 sizes and models of excavators as required to complete assigned work
• Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed
• 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 and follow all requirements
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately.

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating excavator.
• Minimum 3 year experience in a mining and/or civil.
• Minimum 3 years underground piping/ ditching experience.
• Ability to cut and maintain grades and slopes

Summary

All successful candidates must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Have experience as requested as mentioned above
• Subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following testing:
• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

All successful candidates MUST provide the following items prior to confirmation of their start date:

• CSO or BSO, Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness, Silica Awareness, Field Ergonomics, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, OHS Certifications
• Copy of Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Copy of recent Driver's Abstract
• VOID cheque/direct deposit form

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

• 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 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 entire On-boarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

Overview

With over 60 years of experience, North American Construction Group (NACG) is a premier provider of heavy construction and mining services in Canada. Our focus on people and relationships, and our uncompromising commitment to health and safety, allows us to acquire some of the best talent in the industry. Our knowledgeable and talented personnel set us apart from the competition with an unrivaled attention to detail and level of care. We can tackle any job while still adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Successful candidates will be required to join the OE955 union.