Summary:
Under the direction of the Project Team Lead, the Grader Operator is responsible for assisting the Project Team Lead and General Foreman with accomplishing the project goals and day-to-day objectives and to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of the Fort McKay Group of Companies LP. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.
Key Focuses:
- Operate and maintain the grader in a safe and efficient manner as required to meet specified operational deadlines.
- Coordinate machine action to move/position loads, comply with hand and/or audio signals from other crew members.
- Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and walk around inspection prior to operating the equipment.
- Operate the grader on surfaces to raise or lower terrain; perform site prep, soil stripping, finishing, dirt management, reclamation activities, granular final grade levelling, and haul road maintenance.
- Operate grader proficiently in close proximity to other vehicles, ground personnel, and utilities.
- Maintain equipment, report any maintenance required.
- Adhere to all Fort McKay Group of Companies policies and procedures, wear/maintain all PPE, reliably show up for work fit for duty, and complete any Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLRA) and control hazards related to the scope of work.
- Assist the Labourers or any other Operator as needed.
- Perform any related and/or additional construction duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
- Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
- 3 year Drivers Abstract is required
- CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required
- Ground Disturbance II is required. First Aid is considered an asset.
- At least 3+ years of experience operating a grader with construction industry experience located on a project site is preferred, with relevant experience in an environment relating to Reclamation, Civil Earthworks, Mining, or Oil/Gas is required.
- Focus oriented, with a strong attention to detail
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to speak, write and read English is required
This is a temporary position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Kearl Oil Sands Site.
Work schedule is 14 days on, 14 days off; days and nights. 11.5 hour shift.
Camp and flights available from Edmonton and Calgary ONLY.
What we offer:
- Health Spending Account.
- Highly competitive wages.
- Safe working conditions.
- The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
- Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!
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