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Heavy Equipment Operator; Finish Dozer); Syncrude Aurora); Local); NO Camp

Job in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80012, USA
Listing for: North American Construction Group
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-07
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33 - 55 USD Hourly USD 33.00 55.00 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Scope

NACG is looking for Finish Dozer Operators to work on a remote mining site in the Fort McMurray area. You must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else.

Site: Syncrude-Aurora

Schedule: 14x7 - 12 hours (paid for 12 hours) Days only

Accommodations:
Camp not provided

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

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

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

What's In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

  • Up to a combined rate of pay of $54.86
    /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
Responsibilities
  • What You'll Be Doing

    • Operate various sizes and models of Dozer 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.
Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

  • Minimum of 3 years experience working as a Finish Dozer Operator on a civil type project.
  • Ability to execute a high tolerance construction scope with final grade
  • 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 back filling pipe/trenches

    Previous experience sloping/spotting trucks
  • Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred
  • 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
  • Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Summary

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, Field Ergonomics, Silica Awareness, Hydrogen Sulfuide Awareness, OHS, Wood Buffalo Wildelife 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 will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site specific details.

Please note the entire On-boarding…

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