Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer D9-D11) - Kearl

About the role

NACG is looking for 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 off, with 12-hour days paid for 11.5 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 D9-D11 dozers and various sizes and models to complete assigned work, including supporting shovels at site when requested
• 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 or damage to maintenance, supervisors or the site immediately

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years operating a D9-D11 dozer and 1 year with mining shovels; previous experience with muskeg or soft ground required
• At least one year in a mining atmosphere preferred
• High school diploma, GED or post-secondary education is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Required skills

• Ability to follow instructions for safe equipment operation
• Safety-first attitude, attentiveness and strong listening skills

What we offer

• Combined pay rate of up to $55.42 per hour, with night-shift premium of $1.20 per 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
• Membership with the local union and transportation to and from the site

Candidates move forward by providing a valid Class 5 licence, a recent driver's abstract, CSO certification and wildlife awareness training (Kearl only), then passing pre-employment tests such as breath alcohol, drug, fitness-to-work, audiometric, vision screening and criminal record checks. Onboarding takes 3-8 business days.