Skilled Utility Operator

Position Summary

Position:
Skilled Operator
Type:
Seasonal

Location:

Suncor Firebag

Schedule:

14/14 (Averaging Agreement)
Shift: Day Shift / Night Shift / Rotating

• Competitive market rates
• Vacation pay at 6% – paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits – eligible after 12 months of continuous service
  • Employer paid Insurances.
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location

The Utility Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include Lowbed, excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, water trucks, snow plows and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, as well as company policies and procedures. Due to the nature of our work, Operators may be required to perform Laborer duties from time to time.

• Must be experience in operating all pieces of heavy equipment
• Operate all assigned equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Read, countersign and enter comments into daily operator logbook
• Complete and document a pre-operational check on assigned equipment
• Grease equipment as necessary
• Ensure all equipment has proper safety equipment in place
• Keep interior clean
• Any required repairs to assigned equipment are communicated to maintenance personnel
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers and other employees
• Participate in Job Hazard Assessments, Feld Level Risk Assessments and line‑up meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Site Superintendent

• 2-5 Years' Heavy Equipment GPS operating system experience
• Valid Class 1 preferred
• Ability to lift and pull up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in all weather
• Ability to work shift work
• Safety conscious attitude
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation) certificate is required
• WHMIS 2015
• TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor
• Ground Disturbance
• First Aid
• H2S Alive
• Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol and a Fit for Duty Test
• All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English