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 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 D9-D11 dozers and various sizes and models of dozers 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, and carry out equipment 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 working 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; a recent acceptable driver's abstract is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• CSO certification and wildlife awareness training (Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness or Energy Safety Canada Wildlife Awareness, including bear awareness, for Kearl).
• Ability to follow instructions and a safety-first attitude.

What we offer

• Combined pay rate of up to $56.50 per hour, with night-shift premium of $1.20 per hour.
• Vacation and statutory holiday pay allocated to each paycheck.
• Pension and benefits after 400 hours, including medical and dental.
• Weekly membership with the local union, and transportation to and from the site.
• PPE provided; candidates bring their own CSA-certified steel-toed boots.

Candidates move forward by providing a Class 5 licence, driver's abstract, CSO certification and wildlife awareness training, then passing pre-employment tests (breath alcohol, urine drug, fitness-to-work, audiometric, vision screening, criminal record check) and completing new hire paperwork. Onboarding takes 3-8 business days.