
Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator) (Kearl)
North American Construction Group
- Fort McMurray, AB
- 58,16 $ par heure
- Contrat
- Temps-plein
- Site: Kearl
- Schedule: 14 x 14, 12-hour days and nights (paid for 11.5 hours). 14 days on, 14 off. 14 nights on, 14 off.
- 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: Currently at Kearl they have blended rates with no overtime.
- Up to a combined rate of pay of $58.16/ hour
- 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
- Operate various sizes and models of excavators as 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
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience operating excavators (870 or larger)
- Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred
- Familiar and comfortable working in a production environment
- Must be able to excavate ditch slope and grade
- Must be able to follow instructions to ensure safe equipment operation
- A safety-first attitude
- Attentive and possess strong listening skills
- High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
- Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
- Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Provide a valid CSO and Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness) tickets (Kearl 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
- 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.
- Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
- Long Term Contracts – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2023, 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!