Heavy Equipment Finish Operator (Dozer D9-D11) - Kearl

About the role

NACG is looking for finish dozer operators to join its remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area, working at the Kearl site. The schedule is 14 days on, 14 days off, with 12-hour days paid for 12 hours, and camp accommodation is provided. Flights are arranged to and from Edmonton or Calgary, and bussing is provided between Fort McMurray and the site.

Key responsibilities

• Operate various sizes and models of dozers to complete assigned work
• Read stakes and place grades as needed
• Follow company, client and legislated safety policies, standards and procedures, using appropriate PPE
• Review safe work plans and hazard assessments before starting work
• Complete equipment and area walk-arounds, safety checks and field-level risk assessments
• Report repairs, incidents, near misses and damage to supervisors or maintenance immediately

Required profile

• At least 3 years' experience as a finish dozer operator on a civil-type project
• Previous experience with D3 to D8 sized dozers or larger, and with muskeg, soft and wet ground
• Experience building roads or corridors, backfilling pipe and trenches, and sloping or spotting trucks
• One year of mining experience preferred
• High school diploma, GED or post-secondary education is an asset; must be proficient in English
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

What we offer

• Combined pay rate of up to $59.28 per hour, with night-shift premium of $1.20/hour
• Vacation and statutory holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours, including medical and dental
• PPE provided, with own CSA-certified steel-toed boots
• Transportation to and from the site

Candidates move forward by providing a valid Class 5 licence and driver's abstract, a CSO certification, and wildlife awareness training (Kearl only); they then undergo random testing, pre-employment tests and a health assessment, followed by orientation once hired.