Heavy Equipment Operator; Articulating Truck); Syncrude

Position Scope

NACG is looking for Articulating Truck Operators to work on a remote mining site in the Fort McMurray area.

Site: Syncrude
- Aurora

Schedule: 14x7 OR 10x4; 12 hour shifts (Days only) Paid for 12

Rate: up to $49.67/hr combined rate. This includes base rate with 6% vacation and 4% holiday, training H&W and Pension on each cheque.

Overtime: Provided after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week

Accommodations: Not provided

Transportation: Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts)

The successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $49.67/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• 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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate 40T and 60T Articulated Trucks in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment (model types can include but are not limited to Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, and Volvo)
• Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
• Complete field level risk/hazard assessments prior to tasks and as tasks change.
• Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of equipment
• Interact with loading and dumping equipment
• Follow mine driving rules
• Interact with other contractor and client equipment
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards, and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including all required PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

What Makes You The One

• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a Articulating Haul Truck Operator on civil type project.
• Experience driving in mine areas and congested areas
• 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
• CSO Certification
• Silica Awareness
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
• Hydroden Sulphide
• OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness
• Field Ergonomics
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.

All successful candidates must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Have experience as requested as mentioned above
• Subject to Random Testing at:
  Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following testing:
• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

All successful candidates MUST provide the following items prior to confirmation of their start date:

• CSO or BSO, OHS, Silica Awareness, Field Ergonomics, Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness Certifications
• Copy of Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Copy of recent Driver’s Abstract
• VOID cheque/direct deposit form

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 are received by NACG candidates…