Dozer Operator- Project-Syncrude Aurora

Location: Northeastern Alberta (Fort Chipewyan)

Summary:

Under the direction of the Project Team Lead, the  Heavy Equipment Operator
- Dozer 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 dozer in a safe and efficient manner as required to meet specified operational deadlines

Operate controls to properly regulate height and angle of the blade

Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and walk around inspection prior to operating the equipment

Operate the dozer on surfaces to raise or lower terrain either as specified in the scope of work; reclamation; ditching, sloping, levelling, ripping, pushing piles, rough to final grading, clean up support for soil, rock or other debris.

Operate dozer 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

Skills Required:

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

At least 3+ years of experience operating a dozer 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.

CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required

Ability to speak, write and read English is required

This is a temporary, project based position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Syncrude Aurora site.
Work schedule is 14 days on, 7 days off; days and nights. 11.5 hour shift.

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

NOTE:

Camp/ flight accommodations are NOT provided.

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!