Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck (Articulating & Rigid)

About the role

NACG is looking for haul truck operators to join its remote mining site team at the Kearl site in the Fort McMurray area. The work involves operating rigid frame haul trucks (100 to 400 tons) and 60T articulating ultra-class trucks in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment. The schedule is 14 days on, 14 off, with 12-hour days and paid lunch.

Key responsibilities

• Operate rigid frame haul trucks and 60T articulating trucks in a mining or earthworks setting
• Complete pre-use equipment inspections and field-level risk and hazard assessments before tasks and when they change
• Take part in safe fueling and servicing of equipment and interact with loading and dumping equipment
• Follow mine driving rules and comply with company, client and legislated safety policies and procedures
• Review safe work plans and hazard assessments, report repairs, incidents and near misses, and use required PPE

Required profile

• At least 1 year operating rigid frame haul trucks (100 to 400 tons) and 60T articulating trucks, including Caterpillar or Komatsu models
• 1 year of mining or heavy construction earthworks experience preferred
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable abstract (within 30 days)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• CSO certification and wildlife awareness training (Wood Buffalo or Energy Safety Canada)
• High school diploma, GED or post-secondary education is an asset

What we offer

• Combined pay of up to $53.66 per hour, night-shift premium of $1.20 per hour, vacation and statutory holiday pay
• Camp accommodation, flights to/from Edmonton or Calgary and bus service to the site
• Pension and medical and dental benefits after 400 hours, membership with the IUOE local, and PPE (steel-toed boots provided)
• Union membership and room for growth

Selected candidates must pass pre-employment testing (breath alcohol, drug test, health assessment, audiometry, vision screening, criminal record check) and random testing at the sites, then complete onboarding within 3-8 business days.