Heavy Equipment Operator

Airport Heavy Equipment Operators - 1 Week On/1 Week Off
- Fly-In & Fly-Out + Camp + Paid Flights
- Fort Mackay AB

Canadian Base Operators is seeking Airport Heavy Equipment Operators to join their Firebag team in Fort Mackay, Alberta. This seasonal, full-time role involves maintaining airport runways and airfield surfaces, with a focus on safety and compliance. Ideal candidates are experienced heavy equipment operators with aviation backgrounds, ready to work a rotational schedule and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Fly-In & Fly-Out rotation
• Camp accommodations provided
• Paid flights from Calgary or Edmonton to Firebag Airport
• Full-time seasonal employment (mid-September to May 1, 2027, with possibility to extend)
• Competitive wages

• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
• High school diploma or post-secondary education
• 3-5 years of experience in the aviation industry
• Class 1 or 3 license with Q Endorsement or provincial equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Radio License (aeronautical) and AVOP
• Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Drivers Abstract
• Security clearance (Criminal Record Check)
• Willingness and ability to travel and work rotational shifts

• Previous aviation or SNIC (snow and ice control) experience
• Common Safety Orientation – Energy Safety Canada
• Previous experience with manual handling principles