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North American Construction Group

Finish Dozer Operator

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North American Construction Group

Fort McMurray, CA · Temporary · C$107,660 – C$107,660

About this role

NACG is seeking Finish Dozer 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. NACG offers a combined rate of up to $53.83/hour.

Operators will work at Fort Hills site on a 14 x 7 schedule with 12-hour days, including days on and nights on rotations. Camp accommodation is provided along with flights to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing is available from Fort McMurray to site.

The team works with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955, where successful candidates will become members. Overtime is provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week. A safety-first environment ensures compliance with all policies and procedures.

Benefits include vacation and statutory holiday pay with each paycheck, night shift premium of +$1.20/hour, and paid weekly. Membership offers benefits and pension after 400 hours, including medical and dental. There is room for growth and future advancements.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years experience working as a Finish Dozer Operator on a civil type project
  • Previous experience operating D3 to D8 sized Dozer or larger
  • Previous experience operating with muskeg / soft & wet ground required
  • Previous experience building roads / corridors
  • Previous experience backfilling pipe/trenches
  • Previous experience sloping/spotting trucks
  • Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Responsibilities

  • Operate various sizes and models of Dozers required to complete assigned work
  • Read stakes and place a grade as needed
  • Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures
  • Use adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
  • Review safe work plans and hazard assessments prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
  • Complete equipment and area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments
  • Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
  • Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Benefits

  • Up to a combined rate of pay of $53.83/hour
  • Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
  • Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
  • Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
  • Paid weekly
  • Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
  • Transportation to and from site
  • PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots