Heavy Equipment Operator (Grader) (Fort Hills)

Position Scope

Poition Scope:

NACG is seeking a Grader Operatorto join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

For this role NACG offers a combined rate of up to$52.29/houras well as room for growth!

Where Youll Be Working

• Site: Fort Hills
• Schedule: 14 x 7 hour days (paid for 12 hours). 7 days 7 nights. 7 off.
• Accommodations: Camp accommodation is provided.
• Transportation: Flights provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided to and from Fort McMurray to site.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

Whats In It for You

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $52.29/ hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Night shift premium $1.20 / hour
• 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 Youll Be Doing

• Operate articulating motor graders ranging in size from 16 to 24 ft blade in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment to maintain roadways and loading & dump areas (model types can include but are not limited to Caterpillar and John Deere)
• Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed; use GPS equipment
• Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
• Complete field level risk / hazard assessments prior to task and as task changes
• Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of equipment
• Interact with light vehicles hauling loading and dumping equipment
• Follow mine driving rules
• Interact with other contractor and client equipment
• Ensure compliance to all company client and legislated safety policies operating standards and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment including all required PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• 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 2 years of experience on graders preferably 16 ft or larger
• Experience on M series graders considered an asset
• Haul Road Maintenance experience an asset
• Must be able to read grade stakes and be familiar with GPS.
• Minimum one year experience in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment preferred
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with acceptable drivers abstract (pulled within 30 days)
• Must be proficient in English both verbal and written

Summary

Whats Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role you will be asked to provide the following:

1. Provide a valid Class 5 Drivers License and ability to provide a recent Drivers Abstract
2. Valid CSO or BSO (Energy Safety Canada)
3. Silica Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
4. Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
5. OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
6. H2S Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
7. Field Ergonomics (Energy Safety Canada)
8. Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
9. Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
10. • Breath Alcohol Test
    • Urine Drug Test
    • Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
    • Audiometric Testing
    • Vision Screening
    • Criminal Record Check

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

1. Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
2. An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
3. After all results and paperwork 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 onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift site and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

Overview

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 that time weve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. Weve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint expanding to mines outside our provincial borders and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers North American has a whole lot more to offer:

• Significant Growth As a company NACG is rapidly expanding and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety With a top tier record for safety performance NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees NACG ensures that you are covered for lifes many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching As you begin your new career you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACGs GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe valued and respected. We recognize the talent perspective and creative force that diverse groups of people generate and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process please email us atto ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories home to the Cree Dene Blackfoot Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today!

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Temp
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1