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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