Heavy Equipment Operator - Finish Excavator

Position Scope

NACG are seeking FINISH EXCAVATOR OPERATORS to 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 BASE RATE of $44.24/hour as well as holiday (4%) and vacation (6%) pay paid out each cheque.

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: Multiple Sites (Kearl and Fort Hills).
• Schedule: Site dependent for rotation - 12-hour days and nights (paid for 12 hours).
• Accommodations: Camp accommodation is provided.
• Transportation: Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).
• Overtime: Site Dependent - Fort Hills offers OT, Kearl has a 10% rate uplift instead of OT.

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

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Base rate of pay of $44.24/hour - Gross rates include Health and Wellness, Training, Vacation pay, Holiday pay and Pension on each check.
• 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 You’ll Be Doing

• Operate various sizes and models of excavators required to complete assigned work.
• Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed.
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures.  
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE.
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements.
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly.
• 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 3-5 years of experience operating excavator.
• Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred.
• Willing and able to work in soft ground conditions (Muskeg) and rip frost above shovels.
• Must be able to follow instructions to ensure safe equipment operation.
• Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else.
• Ability to complete required fitness-to-work testing requirements.
• CSO OR BSO Certification, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, H2S Awareness, Field Ergonomics, OHS Alberta (Fort Hills).
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, CSO OR BSO Certification (Kearl).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable drivers abstract (pulled within 30 days).
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.

Summary

What's 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:

Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract

Provide a valid CSO and Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness) tickets (Kearl Only). 

CSO OR BSO Certification, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, H2S Awareness, Field Ergonomics, OHS Alberta (Fort Hills Only)

All tickets are to be completed through Energy Safety Canada

Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites

Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing.

An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out.

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

Who Is NACG? 

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve 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 life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s 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 at [email protected] to 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!

Compensation: 44.24 to N/A (CAD)