Heavy Equipment Operator; Haul Truck; Articulating Haul Truck; Fort Hills

Position Scope

NACG are seeking Rigid and Articulating Truck Operators to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.

This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

For this role, NACG offers a combined rate of up to $48.74/hour as well as room for growth!

• Site:
  Fort Hills
• Schedule:
  
  14 x 7 weekly shift (paid for 12 hours). 14 days on, 7 off. 14 nights on, 7 off.
• Accommodations:
  Camp is provided.
• Transportation:
  Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts)
• Overtime:
  Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $48.74/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• 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

• Operate 777, 785, 793 Articulated/Rigid 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
• Use adequate and suitable safety equipment, including all required PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment 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

• Minimum of 1 year experience working on 777, 785, 793 Haul Trucks/Articulated Haul Trucks
• Minimum one year experience in mining atmosphere
• Potential to run rigid frame tricks as required
• 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

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.